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Hardcover. Condición: Wie neu. 1. Auflage. privately owned book. as new from the publisher. - This book provides important insights into the operating principles of plants by highlighting the relationship between structure and function. It describes the quantitative determination of structural and mechanical parameters, such as…the material properties of a tissue, in correlation with specific features, such as the ability of the tissue to conduct water or withstand bending forces, which will allow advanced analysis in plant biomechanics. This knowledge enables researchers to understand the developmental changes that occur in plant organs over their life span and under the influence of environmental factors.The authors provide an overview of the state of the art of plant structure and function and how they relate to the mechanical behavior of the organism, such as the ability of plants to grow against the gravity vector or to withstand the forces of wind. They also show the sophisticated strategies employed by plants to effect organ movement and morphogenesis in the absence of muscles or cellular migration. As such, this book not only appeals to scientists currently working in plant sciences and biophysics, but also inspires future generations to pursue their own research in this area. 441 pp. Englisch.
Collection QUI?. Les Meilleurs Romans Policiers - 5 titres - N° 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 - Complet.
Collection QUI?. Les Meilleurs Romans Policiers / CORBIÈRE (Étienne GRIL dit Stéphane.), Robba, Edmond ROMAZIÈRES (Édouard de Keyser dit.), Joseph-Louis SANCIAUME, Georges VIDAL.
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Robba LYON, S.A.G.E. / Société Anonyme Générale d'Édition / Exclusivité Hachette [87, rue de l'Hôtel de Ville // Presses de Savoie, Clermont-Ferrand, Lyon, Ambilly] - 1942 - Br.17x11,54 cm - ENSEMBLE DE 5 TITRES - Couvertures blanches au premier plat illustré en 1 couleur par Robba; pagination variable. (Collection Qui? / Les Me…illeurs Romans Policiers - 1re série - Prix: 13 frs 50). L' ENSEMBLE DES 5 TITRES PARUS, tels que décrits. N° 1 - L'HOMME DE HYDE PARK [J.-L. Sanciaume - 31 Mai 1942 - Couverture illustrée en vert - 175 pages - Couverture défraîchie, dos gauchi; ensemble solide et très correct]. *****___***** N° 2 - ATTENTAT AU-DELÀ DE SUEZ [G. Vidal - 3 Juin 1942 - Couverture illustrée en bleu - 190 et (2) pages - Bon état]. *****___***** N° 3 - LE COGNEUR DE LA CHAPELLE [S. Corbière - 4 Juillet 1942 - Couverture illustrée en jaune - 217 et (3) pages - Bon état]. *****___***** N° 4 - ABOIS DANS LA NUIT [E. Romazières - 31 Juillet 1942 - Couverture illustrée en noir - 190 et (2) pages - Bon état]. *****___***** N° 5 - LA JUSTICE DU FORÇAT [E. Romazières - 1942 - Ancienne Imprimerie X. Perroux et Fils, Mâcon - Couverture illustrée en rouge - 200 pages - Bon état]. Français Livres.
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Condición: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 284 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | The book is a fundamental reference source on reaction wood for wood scientists and technologists, plant biologists, silviculturists, forest ecologists, and anyone involved in the growing of trees and the processing of wood. It brings… together our current understanding of all aspects of reaction wood, and is the first book to discuss both compression wood and tension wood.Trees produce reaction wood to maintain the vertical orientation of their stems and the optimum angle of each branch. They achieve this by laying down fibre cell walls in which differences in physical and chemical structure from those of normal fibres are expressed as differential stresses across the stem or branch. This process, while of obvious value for the survival of the tree, causes serious problems for the utilisation of timber. Timber derived from trees containing significant amounts of reaction wood is subject to dimensional instability on drying, causing twisting, bending and splitting. It is also difficult to work as timber, and for the pulp and paper industry the cost of removing the increased amount of lignin in compression wood is substantial. This has both practical and economic consequences for industry.Understanding the factors controlling reaction wood formation and its effect on wood structure is therefore fundamental to our understanding of the adaptation of trees to their environment and to the sustainable use of wood.The topics covered include:-Morphology, anatomy and ultrastructure of reaction wood-Cell-wall polymers in reaction wood and their biosynthesis-Changes in tree proteomes during reaction wood formation-The biomechanical action and biological functions of reaction wood- Physical and mechanical properties of reaction wood from the scale of cell walls to planks-The detection and characterisation of compression wood-Effects of reaction wood on the performance of wood and wood-basedproducts- Commercial implications of reaction wood and the influence of forest management on its formation.
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Biology of Reaction Wood
Gardiner, Barry (EDT); Barnett, John (EDT); Saranpää, Pekka (EDT); Gril, Joseph (EDT)
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Gardiner, Barry (EDT); Barnett, John (EDT); Saranpaa, Pekka (EDT); Gril, Joseph (EDT)
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Biology of Reaction Wood
Gardiner, Barry (EDT); Barnett, John (EDT); Saranpaa, Pekka (EDT); Gril, Joseph (EDT)
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Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Plant Biomechanics | From Structure to Function at Multiple Scales | Joseph Gril (u. a.) | Taschenbuch | ix | Englisch | 2019 | Springer International Publishing | EAN 9783030077273 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Springer Verlag GmbH, Tiergartenstr. 17, 69121 Heidelberg, juergen[dot]hartmann[at…]springer[dot]com | Anbieter: preigu.
Biology of Reaction Wood
Gardiner, Barry (EDT); Barnett, John (EDT); Saranpää, Pekka (EDT); Gril, Joseph (EDT)
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Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. The Biology of Reaction Wood | Barry Gardiner (u. a.) | Taschenbuch | Springer Series in Wood Science | ix | Englisch | 2016 | Springer | EAN 9783662519363 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Springer Verlag GmbH, Tiergartenstr. 17, 69121 Heidelberg, juergen[dot]hartmann[at]springer[dot]com | Anbiet…er: preigu.
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Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - This book provides important insights into the operating principles of plants by highlighting the relationship between structure and function. It describes the quantitative determination of structural and mechanical parameters, such as the material… properties of a tissue, in correlation with specific features, such as the ability of the tissue to conduct water or withstand bending forces, which will allow advanced analysis in plant biomechanics. This knowledge enables researchers to understand the developmental changes that occur in plant organs over their life span and under the influence of environmental factors.The authors provide an overview of the state of the art of plant structure and function and how they relate to the mechanical behavior of the organism, such as the ability of plants to grow against the gravity vector or to withstand the forces of wind. They also show the sophisticated strategies employed by plants to effect organ movement and morphogenesisin the absence of muscles or cellular migration. As such, this book not only appeals to scientists currently working in plant sciences and biophysics, but also inspires future generations to pursue their own research in this area.
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Buch. Condición: Neu. Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - This book provides important insights into the operating principles of plants by highlighting the relationship between structure and function. It describes the quantitative determination of structural and mechanical parameters, such as the material proper…ties of a tissue, in correlation with specific features, such as the ability of the tissue to conduct water or withstand bending forces, which will allow advanced analysis in plant biomechanics. This knowledge enables researchers to understand the developmental changes that occur in plant organs over their life span and under the influence of environmental factors.The authors provide an overview of the state of the art of plant structure and function and how they relate to the mechanical behavior of the organism, such as the ability of plants to grow against the gravity vector or to withstand the forces of wind. They also show the sophisticated strategies employed by plants to effect organ movement and morphogenesisin the absence of muscles or cellular migration. As such, this book not only appeals to scientists currently working in plant sciences and biophysics, but also inspires future generations to pursue their own research in this area.
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Buch. Condición: Neu. Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - The book is a fundamental reference source on reaction wood for wood scientists and technologists, plant biologists, silviculturists, forest ecologists, and anyone involved in the growing of trees and the processing of wood. It brings together our current… understanding of all aspects of reaction wood, and is the first book to discuss both compression wood and tension wood.Trees produce reaction wood to maintain the vertical orientation of their stems and the optimum angle of each branch. They achieve this by laying down fibre cell walls in which differences in physical and chemical structure from those of normal fibres are expressed as differential stresses across the stem or branch. This process, while of obvious value for the survival of the tree, causes serious problems for the utilisation of timber. Timber derived from trees containing significant amounts of reaction wood is subject to dimensional instability on drying, causing twisting, bending and splitting. It is also difficult to work as timber, and for the pulp and paper industry the cost of removing the increased amount of lignin in compression wood is substantial. This has both practical and economic consequences for industry.Understanding the factors controlling reaction wood formation and its effect on wood structure is therefore fundamental to our understanding of the adaptation of trees to their environment and to the sustainable use of wood.The topics covered include:-Morphology, anatomy and ultrastructure of reaction wood-Cell-wall polymers in reaction wood and their biosynthesis-Changes in tree proteomes during reaction wood formation-The biomechanical action and biological functions of reaction wood- Physical and mechanical properties of reaction wood from the scale of cell walls to planks-The detection and characterisation of compression wood-Effects of reaction wood on the performance of wood and wood-basedproducts- Commercial implications of reaction wood and the influence of forest management on its formation.
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Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - The book is a fundamental reference source on reaction wood for wood scientists and technologists, plant biologists, silviculturists, forest ecologists, and anyone involved in the growing of trees and the processing of wood. It brings together our…current understanding of all aspects of reaction wood, and is the first book to discuss both compression wood and tension wood.Trees produce reaction wood to maintain the vertical orientation of their stems and the optimum angle of each branch. They achieve this by laying down fibre cell walls in which differences in physical and chemical structure from those of normal fibres are expressed as differential stresses across the stem or branch. This process, while of obvious value for the survival of the tree, causes serious problems for the utilisation of timber. Timber derived from trees containing significant amounts of reaction wood is subject to dimensional instability on drying, causing twisting, bending and splitting. It is also difficult to work as timber, and for the pulp and paper industry the cost of removing the increased amount of lignin in compression wood is substantial. This has both practical and economic consequences for industry.Understanding the factors controlling reaction wood formation and its effect on wood structure is therefore fundamental to our understanding of the adaptation of trees to their environment and to the sustainable use of wood.The topics covered include:-Morphology, anatomy and ultrastructure of reaction wood-Cell-wall polymers in reaction wood and their biosynthesis-Changes in tree proteomes during reaction wood formation-The biomechanical action and biological functions of reaction wood- Physical and mechanical properties of reaction wood from the scale of cell walls to planks-The detection and characterisation of compression wood-Effects of reaction wood on the performance of wood and wood-basedproducts- Commercial implications of reaction wood and the influence of forest management on its formation.
