Wood Structure and Environment

1. Introduction

2. Preparation of Wood and Herb Samples for Microscopic Analysis

3. Growth Zones and Stems in Relation to Genetic Ecological Factors

4. Modification of the Tree-Ring Anatomy Due to Ageing and the Position Within the Tree

5. Modification of the Tree-Ring Structure Due to Extreme Site Conditions

6. Modification of the Tree-Ring Structure Caused by Compression and Tension

7. Modification of the Tree-Ring Structure Due to Defoliation and Pollarding

8. Modification of the Tree-Ring Structure Due to Destructive Agents in Wood and Bark

9. Modification of the Tree-Ring Structure Due to Deformed Stems and Anastomosis

10. Modification of the Tree-Ring Structure Due to Wood Decay

11. Conclusions

Keywords: Life Sciences, Tree Biology, Wood Science & Technology, Plant Physiology, Plant Ecology, Forestry