Stress Physiology of Woody Plants

'Stress-induced problems suffered by trees and shrubs are of increasing concern as the world urbanizes at a rapid pace and people plant them in situations much different from the habitats in which they evolved. In this book, Dai (North Dakota State Univ.) offers a comprehensive review of the many physiological and molecular aspects of woody plant responses to major environmental stresses. The first four chapters review, respectively, our current understanding of woody plant structure; growth and development; photosynthesis and respiration; and growth regulation. Next come chapters on stress due to drought, nutrient deficiency, salinity, low temperature, oxidative stress, and heavy metals. A concluding chapter deals with plant responses to multiple stresses. Each chapter is concise yet readable, with its own detailed table of contents and extensive list of references to the primary literature. One quibble is that the infrequent black-and-white illustrations seem to be modeled on a textbook from the last century: they are functional at best. Given the book's highly technical level, it is likely to find its readership among very advanced students and research professionals.' --G. D. Dreyer, emeritus, Connecticut College Summing Up: Recommended. Upper-division undergraduates through faculty and professionals. Choice Review, April 2020