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Explore the fundamental mechanisms of plant survival in this academic volume from Springer. This book examines how plants manage vital resources like carbon, nutrients, water, and energy. It addresses the complex decisions plants make when choosing between investing in growth or building defenses against biotic and abiotic stresses. By linking molecular processes to biochemical and physiological levels, this text provides a clear understanding of resource allocation. Readers can study how plants respond to diverse ecological scenarios, including competition, pathogens, herbivores, and mycorrhizae. The content also covers the impact of soil microorganisms and changes in nitrogen, light, carbon dioxide, and ozone regimes. This volume evaluates the Growth-Differentiation Balance Hypothesis and introduces new theoretical concepts for the field. It is a valuable resource for those studying biological sciences and plant ecology, offering deep insights into how plants regulate their internal processes to adapt to a changing environment.

Key Features

Provides a detailed look at how plants allocate carbon, nutrients, water, and energy between growth and defense.

Connects molecular, biochemical, and physiological processes to explain plant regulation and survival.

Covers essential ecological scenarios including pathogens, herbivores, competitors, and mycorrhizae.

Examines plant responses to environmental factors such as nitrogen, light, carbon dioxide, and ozone levels.

Analyzes the validity of the Growth-Differentiation Balance Hypothesis within plant biology.

Introduces novel theoretical concepts and approaches to the study of plant resource management.

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hardcover
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Amazon UK
Release Date
15 September 2012
Listed Since
26 April 2012

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