Plant Ecological Anatomy

This book, "Plant Ecological Anatomy," offers a groundbreaking exploration of plant anatomy through the lens of ecological adaptation, addressing the pressing challenges posed by climate change. Moving beyond traditional descriptive anatomy, this volume provides a comprehensive understanding of how plants structurally adapt to diverse ecological factors, thus describing ecological groups of plants as: hydrophytes, helophytes, xerophytes (as a large group and with their sub-groups as well: halophytes, alpine plants, tropical alpine plants, steppe plants, desert plants, epiphytes) and mangroves, under environmental stressors like aridification and salinization, and waterlogging.
Key concepts include the primary and secondary structures of roots and stems, structural anomalies, and the architectural patterns of leaves. The book delves into the ecological anatomy of vegetative organs, highlighting the unique adaptations of various ecological groups of plants. For instance, it examines, among many others, the development of aerenchyma in hydrophytes, the specialized root structures in mangroves, and the water storage tissues in xerophytes. With over 500 illustrations, including 60 color figures, readers gain a vivid understanding of these complex structures.
"Plant Ecological Anatomy" is an essential resource for researchers, scholars, and students in plant sciences, ecology, and environmental studies. Its extensive bibliographic references connect readers to both classic and contemporary literature, making it a vital addition to any academic library. This book is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the intricate relationship between plant structure and ecological adaptation.

List of contents

Chapter 1. Primary Structure (Growth) versus Secondary Structure (Growth) – General Considerations.- Chapter 2. Root.- Chapter 3. Ecological anatomy of the root.- Chapter 4. Stem.- Chapter 5. Ecological Anatomy of the Stem.- Chapter 6. Leaf.- Chapter 7. Ecological Anatomy of the Leaf.

About the author

Marius-Nicușor Grigore graduated in 2004 from the Faculty of Biology, majoring in Biology, from the "Alexandru Ioan Cuza" University of Iași, Romania; doctor in biology since 2008, with a doctoral thesis in the field of ecological anatomy of halophytes in Romania. Postdoctoral training in halophyte ecophysiology and plant physiological and biochemical responses to salt stress; specialization in didactics of the specialty (biology) at university level. The scientific activity consists of the publication of 13 books, of which 4 at the prestigious international publishing house Springer (two by the author, one as the  chief editor, and one as co-editor); 13 book chapters in books published by prestigious international publishing houses (Springer, CABI); over 89 scientific articles (of which, 39 indexed in  Clarivate), most in the field of halophyte biology, the physiology of abiotic stress (saline, water, radiation) in plants, the evaluation of some antioxidant compounds from plants of economic interest, in the field of biology teaching and conceptual approaches in biology, ethnobotany; carried out numerous scientific missions in the country and abroad; prestigious visiting researcher at the Polytechnic University of Valencia; project director in Romania, coordinator at national level in an international project (COST – Management Committee) and member in numerous research projects; the "Emil Racoviță" award of the Romanian Academy for the Springer book -– Halophytes. An integrative anatomical study. Springer, Cham, Heidelberg, New York, Dordrecht, London, by Grigore M.-N., Ivănescu L., Toma C., 2014; the "Nicolae Giosan Scientific Merit" award - Academy of Agricultural and Forestry Sciences "Gheorghe Ionescu -Şișești" Bucharest for the book - Handbook of halophytes. From molecules to ecosystems towards biosaline agriculture, Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2021, by Grigore M.-N. (Ed.), 2021; master's degree in educational sciences and bachelor's degree in psychology. Currently, he is an PhD editor at the "Alexandru Ioan Cuza" University Publishing House in Iași and adjunct professor of Doctoral School of Biology, IOSUD-UAIC, and of Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, "Alexandru Ioan Cuza" University of Iași, Romania.

Summary

This book, "Plant Ecological Anatomy," offers a groundbreaking exploration of plant anatomy through the lens of ecological adaptation, addressing the pressing challenges posed by climate change. Moving beyond traditional descriptive anatomy, this volume provides a comprehensive understanding of how plants structurally adapt to diverse ecological factors, thus describing ecological groups of plants as: hydrophytes, helophytes, xerophytes (as a large group and with their sub-groups as well: halophytes, alpine plants, tropical alpine plants, steppe plants, desert plants, epiphytes) and mangroves, under environmental stressors like aridification and salinization, and waterlogging.
Key concepts include the primary and secondary structures of roots and stems, structural anomalies, and the architectural patterns of leaves. The book delves into the ecological anatomy of vegetative organs, highlighting the unique adaptations of various ecological groups of plants. For instance, it examines, among many others, the development of aerenchyma in hydrophytes, the specialized root structures in mangroves, and the water storage tissues in xerophytes. With over 500 illustrations, including 60 color figures, readers gain a vivid understanding of these complex structures.
"Plant Ecological Anatomy" is an essential resource for researchers, scholars, and students in plant sciences, ecology, and environmental studies. Its extensive bibliographic references connect readers to both classic and contemporary literature, making it a vital addition to any academic library. This book is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the intricate relationship between plant structure and ecological adaptation.

Product details

• Authors: Marius Nicusor Grigore
• Publisher: Springer International Publishing
• Languages: English, German
• Product format: Hardback
• Release: 06.10.2025
• EAN: 9783032013316
• ISBN: 978-3-032-01331-6
• No. of pages: 405
• Illustrations: V, 405 p. 519 illus., 45 illus. in color., farbige Illustrationen, schwarz-weiss Illustrationen
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > Botany; Pflanzenbiologie, Ecology, Plant Ecology, Plant Physiology, Plant Science, Plant anatomy, Plant Anatomy and Morphology, Hydrophytes, Xerophytes, Plant adaptation