Tree taxonomy and evolution[edit | edit source]
The tree form is a classic example of parallel evolution, having evolved separately in unrelated plant families.
Diversity of plants considered trees[edit | edit source]
Ordered groups of related trees[edit | edit source]
"r versus K selection" among species[edit | edit source]
Introduction to woodland ecology[edit | edit source]
Introduction to botany and the evolution of woodlands[edit | edit source]
Introduction to soil science[edit | edit source]
Introduction to animal habitats, feeding, and effects: Insects, arachnids, amphibians, reptiles, birds, mammals[edit | edit source]
Introduction to mycology: fungal diseases, symbiotes, and decay organisms[edit | edit source]
Evapotranspiration: water flow through the soil, plant, atmosphere continuum[edit | edit source]
Water availability in soil: the range between flood conditions and the permanent wilting point[edit | edit source]
Capillary action and it's relation to soil texture, soil structure, compaction, and humus[edit | edit source]
Osmotic potential: the salt index in the soil as contrasted with the concentration of dissolved solids inside the root membrane[edit | edit source]
The movement of fluids within the vascular tissues[edit | edit source]
Photosynthesis, respiration, and the retention or loss of moisture through stoma in leaves[edit | edit source]
Advanced topics in tree ecology[edit | edit source]
Soil microbial ecology in the rhizosphere[edit | edit source]
Oxidation state: oxidizing, aerobic, hypoxic and anaerobic conditions[edit | edit source]
Phytotoxic environmental contaminants: soil, water, and air pollutants[edit | edit source]
Special topics relating to urban soils and urban trees[edit | edit source]
Epiphytes, cavity dwellers, and effects of tree age distribution on habitat[edit | edit source]
Arboreal ecology in climax communities[edit | edit source]
Trees and the global ecosystem[edit | edit source]
