Overview

Clusia is the only dicotyledonous tree genus with crassulacean acid metabolism (CAM), and in some cases all variants of CAM can be expressed in one given species. These unique features as well as Clusia's extreme flexibility have put it in the limelight of international research. The studies presented in this volume embrace anatomy, morphology and plant architecture, phytogeographical distribution and community ecology, phylogeny and genetic diversity, physiology and metabolism, physiological ecology and functional diversity, circadian rhythmicity and biological timing. Covering all aspects of tree biology, this richly illustrated volume is an invaluable source of information for any plant scientist.

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Author:   Ulrich Lüttge
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
Edition:   Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2007
Volume:   194
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.450kg
ISBN:  

9783642072093

ISBN 10:   3642072097
Pages:   273
Publication Date:   19 November 2010
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Background.- Historical Recollections.- Phylogeny, Diversity and Ecology.- Morphology, Anatomy, Life Forms and Hydraulic Architecture.- Biogeographic Features of Clusia, with Emphasis on South American and Especially Brazilian Species.- Clusia as Nurse Plant.- Reproductive Biology.- Diversity, Phylogeny and Classification of Clusia.- Population Biology of Different Clusia Species in the State of Rio de Janeiro.- Functions and Physiological Ecology.- Photosynthesis.- Physiological Ecology.- Mycorrhiza of Clusia Species: Types, Abundance, Responses to Environmental Conditions.- Clusia’s Clock.- Ciracadian Rhythmicity.- Synthesis.- Synthesis.

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