Secondary Xylem Biology: Origins, Functions, and Applications

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. Offers an in-depth understanding of biology in woody plantsIncludes topics such as abiotic stresses on secondary xylem formation, fungal degradation of cell walls, and secondary xylem for bioconversionProgresses from basic details of wood structure, to dynamics of wood formation, to degradation INDICE: I.Development of Secondary XylemChapter 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 stressChapter 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 XylemChapter 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 XylemChapter 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 XylemChapter 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

• ISBN: 978-0-12-802185-9
• Editorial: Academic Press
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 416
• Fecha Publicación: 01/02/2016
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés