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Secondary Xylem Biology: Origins, Functions, and Applications provides readers with many lenses from which to understand the whole scope and breadth of secondary xylem. The book builds on a basic comprehension of xylem structure and development before delving into other important issues such as fungal and bacterial degradation and biofuel conversion. Chapters are written by recognized experts who have in-depth knowledge of their specific areas of expertise. It is a single information source containing high quality content, information, and knowledge related to the understanding of biology in woody plants and their applications.

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Author:   Yoon Soo Kim (Chonnam National University, South Korea) ,  Ryo Funada (Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Japan) ,  AdyaP Singh (Emeritus Scientist, Scion (New Zealand Forest Research Institute), New Zealand)
Publisher:   Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc
Imprint:   Academic Press Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.610kg
ISBN:  

9780128021859

ISBN 10:   0128021853
Pages:   416
Publication Date:   27 January 2016
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

I.Development of Secondary Xylem Chapter 1. The vascular cambium of trees and its involvement in defining xylem anatomy  Chapter 2. Xylogenesis in trees: from cambial cell division to cell death   Chapter 3. Xylogenesis and moisture stress Chapter 4. Abiotic stresses on secondary xylem formation  Chapter 5. Flexure wood: Mechanical stress induced secondary xylem formation  Chapter 6. Reaction wood  II.Function and Pathogen Resistance of Secondary Xylem Chapter 7. Bordered pit structure and cavitation resistance in woody plants  Chapter 8. Fungal degradation of wood   Chapter 9. Bacterial degradation of wood   III.Economic Application of Secondary Xylem Chapter 10. Genetic engineering for secondary xylem modification  Chapter 11. Secondary xylem for bioconversion  Chapter 12. Wood as cultural heritage material and its deterioration by biotic and abiotic agents  Chapter 13. Biomaterial wood: wood-based and bio-inspired materials   Chapter 14. Biological, anatomical and chemical characteristics of bamboo  IV.Advanced Techniques for Studying Secondary Xylem Chapter 15. Microscopic techniques for understanding of wood cell structure and biodegradation  Chapter 16. Rapid freezing and immunocytochemistry provide new information on cell wall formation in woody plants   Chapter 17. Distribution of plant components by TOF-SIMS

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"""...better and more practical than an umbrella textbook…definitely recommended because it covers so much recent literature and discusses topics otherwise not covered in book form."" --The Botanical Review"

...better and more practical than an umbrella textbook...definitely recommended because it covers so much recent literature and discusses topics otherwise not covered in book form. --The Botanical Review

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Chonnam National University, South Korea Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Japan Emeritus Scientist, Scion (New Zealand Forest Research Institute), New Zealand

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