Seed Ecophysiology of Temperate and Boreal Zone Forest Trees

By Robert E. Farmer and Roberte Farmer

Book Overview

Focus is on seed function in natural settings and the application of information to natural regeneration of forests. This easy-to-read text addresses important principles and provides in-depth coverage of existing literature. Presentation of the information is organized to allow for a natural development of the main theme with full explanations of such important components as seed production, dispersal and germination, as well as the integral parts played by water, temperature, light, chemicals, animals, pathogens and aging. A highly useful book for investigators, practitioners or students.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1574440543
• ISBN13: 9781574440546
• Release Date: June 1996
• Publisher: CRC Press
• Length: 266 Pages
• Weight: 1.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.0" x 10.4"