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  • Liina Jüriso

    Linnaeus University, Department of Forestry and Wood Technology, Georg Lückligs väg 1, 352 56 Växjö, Sweden

    Linnaeus University - Integrated Journalism in Europe

    • This lecture provides an introduction to the biology and anatomy of trees, covering structural organization, tissue types, and functional systems that support growth, reproduction, and adaptation. Students will learn about roots, stems, leaves, vascular tissues, and secondary growth processes, as well as how tree anatomy relates to physiology, defense mechanisms, and environmental interactions. The lecture lays the foundation for understanding tree health, pathology, and forest management.

      Keywords: Tree biology, Tree anatomy, Vascular tissues, Growth processes, Tree physiology