The architecture of trees in temperate regions

The architecture of trees in temperate regions – it’s history, concepts and uses.

The architecture of trees in temperate regions is intended for tree lovers, both professionals (biologists, foresters, arborists, pruners, etc.) and the general public. It will be of interest to anyone who wants to better understand the development and architecture of different species. Some elements of the history of the evolution of tree architecture concepts are presented, from their discovery in the 1960s to the present. The most recent advances give us the tree developmental sequence, like a map, as a diagnostic tool for the stage of development reached by the tree, its relationship with the environment and its growth potential.

The practical uses of The architecture of trees in temperate regions are numerous: in impact studies, management, conservation, forestry and arboriculture, as well as in science, where the developmental sequence serves as a reference framework for integrating knowledge from various disciplines (physiology, developmental biology, molecular biology, genetics, ecology, etc.) and for orienting sampling.

Featuring:

• the results of 60 years of research by 3 generations of researchers
• a complete overview of notions and concepts in plant architecture
• valid for all plants, from herbs to trees, in all regions of the world
• 375 drawings, glossary of 260 terms, index of plant names
• a description of the architecture of 41 tree species with page markers for quick consultation