Anatomical Adaptations of Halophytes A Review of Classic Literature and Recent Findings /

• Main Authors: Grigore, Marius-Nicușor (Author), Toma, Constantin (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2017.
• Subjects: Life sciences.; Plant ecology.; Plant anatomy.; Plant development.; Plant physiology.; Life Sciences.; Plant Anatomy/Development.; Plant Physiology.; Plant Ecology.

This book describes important anatomical adaptations in halophytes, based on a large review of relevant literature (since the 17th century) and recent research findings. Scientists involved in the study of plant biology, from a molecular to ecosystemic level, will find information about all major st...

Table of Contents:

• Part 1.  Haplotype and Saline Environment
• 1. Haplotype Definition and Classification
• 2. Saline Environments. - Part 2. Major  Anatomical Adaptations
• 3. Succulence
• 4.Tracheoidioblasts (spiral cells) and Stererdes (spicular cells)
• 5. Salt Secretion
• 6. Kranz Anatomy
• 7. Successive Cambia
• 8. Bulliform Cells.