The growth, reproduction and geographical distribution of plants are profoundly influenced by their physiological ecology: the interaction with the surrounding physical, chemical, and biological environments. This renowned textbook is notable in emphasizing that the mechanisms underlying plant physiological ecology can be found at the levels of biochemistry, biophysics, molecular biology, and whole-plant physiology. At the same time, the integrative power of physiological ecology is well-suited to assess the costs, benefits, and consequences of modifying plants for human needs, and to evaluate the role of plants in ecosystems. This new edition of Plant Physiological Ecology features updated material, as well as full color images throughout. Boxed entries provide extended discussions of selected issues, and a glossary and numerous references to the primary and review literature are included. Renowned textbook suitable for plant ecology, plant physiology, and plant molecular biology courses Notable for its integration of molecular-, whole plant-, and ecosystem-level processes Features boxed entries that provide extended discussions of selected issues, aglossary, and an extensive bibliography New edition includes full color images throughout INDICE: Foreword. About the authors. Acknowledgments. Abbreviations. 1. Assumptions and Approaches. 2. Photosynthesis, Respiration, and Long-Distance Transport. 2A. Photosynthesis. 2B. Respiration. 2C. Long-Distance Transport of Assimilates. 3. Plant Water Relations. 4. Leaf Energy Budgets - Effects of Radiation and Temperature. 4A. The Plant’s Energy Balance. 4B. Effects of Radiation and Temperature Level. 5. Scaling-Up Gas Exchange and Energy Balance from the Leaf to the Canopy Level. 6. Mineral Nutrition. 7. Growth and Allocation. 8.Life Cycles: Environmental Influences and Adaptations. 9. Biotic Influences. 9A. Symbiotic Associations, 9B. Ecological Biochemistry: Allelopathy, Defense against Herbivores, and Detoxification of Xenobiotics. 9C. Effects of Microbial Pathogens. 9D. Parasitic Associations. 9E. Interactions among Plants. 9F. Carnivory. 10. Role in Ecosystem and Global Processes. 10a. Decomposition. 10b. Ecosystem and Global Processes: Ecophysiological Controls. Glossary. Subject Index.
- ISBN: 978-0-387-78340-6
- Editorial: Springer
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 672
- Fecha Publicación: 01/07/2008
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés