Niklas

Plant Allometry: The Scaling of Form and Process

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ISBN 13:
9780226580814
author:
Niklas
format:
Paperback
publisher:
University Of Chicago Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
1994
Pages:
412
Dimensions:
22.8 x 15.2 x 2 cm
Genre:
Biology Textbook
Condition:
New
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£50.85

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Plant Allometry: The Scaling of Form and Process by Karl J. Niklas explores the growth rate of an organism's parts in relation to the whole, applying allometric principles to studies of plant evolution, morphology, physiology, and reproduction. From unicellular algae to towering trees, Niklas examines the relationship between organic size and variations in plant form, metabolism, reproduction, and evolution. The book draws on zoological literature to develop allometric techniques for understanding plant height, body mass and length relationships, and growth rate variations. An appendix provides basic statistical methods for readers unfamiliar with the basics of allometry. This comprehensive approach makes a significant contribution to the study of plant life, offering botanists an original, quantitative perspective on plant evolution and function. Suitable for those interested in quantitative approaches to understanding plant biology, Plant Allometry is a valuable resource for researchers and students alike.

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