Diagnostically illustrated with light and scanning electron micrographs, this book introduces dicotyledon wood in terms of cell types and their variations, pertinent literature, taxonomic distribution of features, terminology, and methods for preparation. It serves interests ranging from identification and systematics to evolution and physiology.

The second edition has been completely revised and has incorporated significant changes that have occurred in wood anatomy over the past years. Richly illustrated with light and scanning electron micrographs, Comparative Wood Anatomy clearly introduces dicotyledon wood in terms of cell types and their variations, pertinent literature, taxonomic distribution of characteristics, terminology, methods for preparation and ecological and evolutionary significance of. wood features. From reviews of the previous edition: "In synthesis, this book presents itself as an immensely valuable expos on comparative wood anatomy and its bearing on systematic, ecological and evolutionary aspects of dicotyledon wood." (Wood Science and Technology) "This book is recommended to all who are interested in a modern, stimulating, competent, and well illustrated work." (Holzforschung)

From reviews of the previous edition: In synthesis, this book presents itself as an immensely valuable exposA(c) on comparative wood anatomy and its bearing on systematic, ecological and evolutionary aspects of dicotyledon wood. (Wood Science and Technology) This book is recommended to all who are interested in a modern, stimulating, competent, and well illustrated work. (Holzforschung)