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Secondary xylem biology : origins, functions, and applications / edited by Yoon Soo Kim, Department of Wood Science and Engineering, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, South Korea, Ryo Funada, Faculty of Agriculture, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Fuchu, Tokyo, Japan, Adya P. Singh, Manufacturing and Bioproducts Group, Scion (New Zealand Forest Research Institute, Rotorua, New Zealand. - xx, 397 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 23 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Part I. Development of secondary xylem -- Part II. Function and pathogen resistance of secondary xylem -- Part III. Economic application of secondary xylem -- Part IV. Advanced techniques for studying secondary xylem.

"Secondary Xylem Biology provides readers with many lenses with which to understand the whole scope and breadth of secondary xylem. Secondary Xylem Biology 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. Secondary Xylem Biology is a single information source containing high quality content, information, and knowledge related to understanding of biology in woody plants and their applications."--

ISBN: 9780128021859 (pbk) 0128021853 (pbk)

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Xylem.
Xylem.

LC Class. No.: QK871 / .S43 2016

Dewey Class. No.: 575.4/6