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The result of 60 years of research by 3 generations of researchers
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
Description of the architecture of 41 tree species with page markers for quick consultation

This book 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 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.

462 pages including a 16-page colour section and 375 drawings.