| Description |
1 online resource (xi, 303 pages) : illustrations |
| Series |
Physiological ecology series |
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Physiological ecology.
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| Contents |
Allocation of resources in plants : state of the science and critical questions / Fakhri A. Bazzaz -- Fate of acquired carbon in plants : chemical composition and construction costs / Hendrik Poorter, Rafael Villar -- Resource allocation in variable environments : comparing insects and plants / Carol L. Boggs -- Biomass allocation and water use under arid conditions / Hermann Heilmeier, Markus Erhard, E.-Detlef Schulze -- Organ preformation, development, and resource allocation in perennials / Monica A. Geber, Maxine A. Watson, Hans de Kroon -- Optimality approaches to resource allocation in woody tissues / R.M. Sibly, J.F.V. Vincent -- Resource allocation patterns in clonal herbs and their consequences for growth / Michael J. Hutchings -- Trade-offs between reproduction and growth influence time of reproduction / Edward G. Reekie -- Size-dependent allocation to male and female reproduction / Peter G.L. Klinkhamer, T.J. de Jong -- 0 Allocation, leaf display, and growth in fluctuating light environments / David Ackerly -- Allocation theory and chemical defense / Manuel Lerdau, Jonathon Gershenzon -- Toward models of resource allocation by plants / John Grace |
| Summary |
This book is an exploration of the latest insights into the theory and functioning of plant resource allocation. An international team of physiological ecologists has prepared chapters devoted to the fundamental topics of resource allocation. Key Features * Comprehensive coverage of all aspects of resource allocation in plants * All contributors are leaders in their respective fields |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Plant resource allocation.
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SCIENCE -- Life Sciences -- Botany.
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Plant resource allocation
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Pflanzen
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Ressourcenallokation
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Aufsatzsammlung
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Biomasse
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Planten.
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Fysiologie.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Bazzaz, F. A. (Fakhri A.)
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Grace, J. (John), 1945-
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| ISBN |
9780120834907 |
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0120834901 |
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9780080539072 |
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0080539076 |
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1281054062 |
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9781281054067 |
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