Lives of Conifers: A Comparative Account of the Coniferous Trees - Couverture rigide

Powell, Graham R.

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ISBN 10 : 0801892430 ISBN 13 : 9780801892431

Editeur : Johns Hopkins University Press, 2009

Synopsis

Dominant throughout the temperate northern hemisphere, conifers form the backbone of boreal ecosystems. This comprehensive reference work explains the complex life cycles of these trees.

Based on more than five decades of study, Graham R. Powell provides an illustrated, guided tour of conifers from seed and reproduction to old age and death. Focusing on the most common species, Powell offers a clear picture of conifers--a type of tree that plays a vital role in various environmental systems and upon which humankind relies for its lifestyle. The engaging text is peppered throughout with interesting facts and comparative data about well- and lesser-known species.

The Lives of Conifers features hundreds of full-color illustrations and expansive morphological, anatomical, and physiological information about the evergreens. The book includes a glossary of terms and a detailed bibliography for further study.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Graham R. Powell is a professor emeritus in the Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Management at the University of New Brunswick, Canada. His research on conifers has been published widely in journals, professional books, and field guides.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Johns Hopkins University Press
• Date d'édition: 2009
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0801892430
• ISBN 13: 9780801892431
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 288
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible