UFOR 438B Urban Tree Physiology
438. URBAN TREE PHYSIOLOGY (Credit, 3
hours) (Lec., 2 hours; Lab, 2 hours). The fundamental
principles of plant physiology with particular
reference to the growth and development
of woody plants. Consideration of the influence
of genetic and environmental factors, especially
urban environment, on physiological processes in
trees. Major emphasis focuses on tree structure
and wood formation, vegetative and reproductive
growth, gas exchange, primary and secondary
products, tree nutrition, water relations, and seed
physiology.