The Springer Series in Wood Science, edited by T. E. Timell and M. H. Zimmermann, includes a series of books covering various aspects of wood science. The series includes titles such as "Xylem Structure and the Ascent of Sap" (1983), "Transport Processes in Wood" (1984), "Growth Stresses and Strains in Trees" (1986), and others. The second edition of "Xylem Structure and the Ascent of Sap," edited by Melvin T. Tyree and M. H. Zimmermann, was published in 2002. This edition includes 130 figures and is a comprehensive overview of xylem structure and function in plants. The book discusses the mechanics of water transport in plants, the role of xylem in water conduction, and the implications of xylem dysfunction. It also covers topics such as the cohesion-tension theory of sap ascent, xylem dysfunction, and the hydraulic architecture of woody shoots and whole plants. The book is written by Melvin T. Tyree, who is an employee of the U.S. government, and it is based on the original work of M. H. Zimmermann. The book is intended for researchers and students in the field of plant physiology and wood science. The second edition includes updates and expansions of the original text, with a focus on retaining Martin Zimmermann's original writing while incorporating new insights and perspectives. The book is a valuable resource for understanding the structure and function of xylem in plants, and it provides a comprehensive overview of the topic for both researchers and students. The book is part of the Springer Series in Wood Science, which includes a wide range of publications on various aspects of wood science. The series is edited by T. E. Timell and M. H. Zimmermann, and it includes a variety of books that cover different aspects of wood science, including wood anatomy, wood chemistry, and wood physiology. The series is a valuable resource for researchers and students in the field of wood science, and it provides a comprehensive overview of the topic for both researchers and students.The Springer Series in Wood Science, edited by T. E. Timell and M. H. Zimmermann, includes a series of books covering various aspects of wood science. The series includes titles such as "Xylem Structure and the Ascent of Sap" (1983), "Transport Processes in Wood" (1984), "Growth Stresses and Strains in Trees" (1986), and others. The second edition of "Xylem Structure and the Ascent of Sap," edited by Melvin T. Tyree and M. H. Zimmermann, was published in 2002. This edition includes 130 figures and is a comprehensive overview of xylem structure and function in plants. The book discusses the mechanics of water transport in plants, the role of xylem in water conduction, and the implications of xylem dysfunction. It also covers topics such as the cohesion-tension theory of sap ascent, xylem dysfunction, and the hydraulic architecture of woody shoots and whole plants. The book is written by Melvin T. Tyree, who is an employee of the U.S. government, and it is based on the original work of M. H. Zimmermann. The book is intended for researchers and students in the field of plant physiology and wood science. The second edition includes updates and expansions of the original text, with a focus on retaining Martin Zimmermann's original writing while incorporating new insights and perspectives. The book is a valuable resource for understanding the structure and function of xylem in plants, and it provides a comprehensive overview of the topic for both researchers and students. The book is part of the Springer Series in Wood Science, which includes a wide range of publications on various aspects of wood science. The series is edited by T. E. Timell and M. H. Zimmermann, and it includes a variety of books that cover different aspects of wood science, including wood anatomy, wood chemistry, and wood physiology. The series is a valuable resource for researchers and students in the field of wood science, and it provides a comprehensive overview of the topic for both researchers and students.