The "Springer Series in Wood Science" is a collection of books edited by T. E. Timell, focusing on various aspects of wood science and plant anatomy. The series includes works by prominent researchers such as M. H. Zimmermann, J.F. Siau, R. R. Archer, and others, covering topics from xylem structure and sap ascent to wood-water relations, vascular differentiation, and the defense mechanisms of woody plants against fungi. The series aims to bridge the gap between structural and functional studies in plant anatomy, providing a comprehensive resource for researchers and students in the field. The book "Xylem Structure and the Ascent of Sap" by M. T. Tyree and M. H. Zimmermann is a significant contribution to this series. The second edition, updated and expanded by Melvin T. Tyree, retains much of the original text while incorporating modern insights and corrections. The book discusses the structure and function of xylem, including the cohesion-tension theory of sap ascent, xylem dysfunction, hydraulic architecture, and other functional adaptations. It emphasizes the importance of structural understanding in plant physiology and highlights the value of cinematographic techniques in studying plant anatomy. The book is intended to serve as a valuable reference for physiological ecologists, organismal biologists, and evolutionary biologists, as well as for those interested in the broader context of plant anatomy and physiology.The "Springer Series in Wood Science" is a collection of books edited by T. E. Timell, focusing on various aspects of wood science and plant anatomy. The series includes works by prominent researchers such as M. H. Zimmermann, J.F. Siau, R. R. Archer, and others, covering topics from xylem structure and sap ascent to wood-water relations, vascular differentiation, and the defense mechanisms of woody plants against fungi. The series aims to bridge the gap between structural and functional studies in plant anatomy, providing a comprehensive resource for researchers and students in the field. The book "Xylem Structure and the Ascent of Sap" by M. T. Tyree and M. H. Zimmermann is a significant contribution to this series. The second edition, updated and expanded by Melvin T. Tyree, retains much of the original text while incorporating modern insights and corrections. The book discusses the structure and function of xylem, including the cohesion-tension theory of sap ascent, xylem dysfunction, hydraulic architecture, and other functional adaptations. It emphasizes the importance of structural understanding in plant physiology and highlights the value of cinematographic techniques in studying plant anatomy. The book is intended to serve as a valuable reference for physiological ecologists, organismal biologists, and evolutionary biologists, as well as for those interested in the broader context of plant anatomy and physiology.