The Supporting Roots of Trees and Woody Plants: Form, Function and Physiology: 87 (Developments in Plant and Soil Sciences, 87) - Tapa dura

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Sinopsis

A study devoted to the structural roots of woody plants, with a particular emphasis on the anchorage, form and development of tree root systems. A range of papers on the architecture and biomechanics of structural root systems are presented together with discussions on consequences for tree stability in both forest and urban environments. The development of root systems using different planting techniques is assessed, with recommendations for the selection and breeding of forest trees. Root response to environmental stress is discussed, with several chapters also focusing on the structure and role of fine roots and their interaction with the rhizosphere. New methods for studying roots are presented, along with modelling techniques and state-of-the-art software. Aimed at biologists, foresters and arboriculturalists, this book should provide the reader with an overview of knowledge in all fields of structural root research, as well as presenting discoveries and advances in methods for studying woody roots.

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Críticas

`... this is a valuable sourcebook for any scientist working on root systems in woody plants. In times of increasing frequency and severity of storms, the proper anchorage of supporting roots is of major importance for the stability of trees...'
Journal of Plant Physiology, 158:7 (2000)

Reseña del editor

This publication comprises the proceedings of the first International Conference devoted to the structural roots of trees and woody plants. 'The Supporting Roots - Structure and Function,' 20-24 July 1998, Bordeaux, France. The meeting was held under the auspices ofIUFRO WPS 2. 01. 13 'Root Physiology and Symbiosis,' and its aim was to bring together scientific researchers, foresters and arboriculturalists, to discuss current problems in structural root research and disseminate knowledge to an audience from a wide disciplinary background. For the first time in an international conference, emphasis was placed on presenting recent reseach in the field of tree anchorage mechanics and root biomechanics. The way in which tree stability can be affected by root system symmetry and architecture was addressed, as well as how movement during wind sway can influence the development and shape of woody roots. The role of different nursery and planting techniques was discussed, in relation to effects on root system form and development. Root response to different environmental stresses, including water, temperature, nutrient and mechanical stress was addressed in detail. The structure and function of woody roots was also considered at different levels, from coarse to fine roots, with several papers discussing the interaction between roots and the rhizosphere. One of the conference highlights was the presentation of new methods in root research, by a series of workshops held at LRBB-INRA, Pierroton, on the northern border of the Gascony forest.

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9789048153183: The Supporting Roots of Trees and Woody Plants: Form, Function and Physiology: 87 (Developments in Plant and Soil Sciences)

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ISBN 10:  9048153182 ISBN 13:  9789048153183
Editorial: Springer, 2011
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