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102 such as the release of defensive plant secondary metabolites, but also agricultural applications such as herbicide efficacy. These chapters provide an introduction to the approaches used by researchers in this field as well as useful literature reviews. The main physiological function of the cuticle is the prevention of water loss; the transpiration of water through the cuticle is the focus of chapter 9. Much of the literature describing the permeability of plant cuticles to water requires a good understanding of the theory that addresses the transport of water through a membrane. This chapter provides an explanation of these models and the application of them in describing the environmental effects on water transpiration through plant cuticles and the significance of stomatal closure with respect to water loss. In addition to its role in water relations, the cuticle is also important in post-embryonic development, being required for the prevention of organ fusion. The biological significance of the phenotypes of known cuticle mutants is discussed in Chapter 10. Special emphasis is made on the model plant Arabidopsis thaliana, where much of the recent advances in this area have been made. The role of the cuticle in the interactions between plants and microorganisms and insects is the focus of the last three chapters. Like the previous chapters, clear explanations of the methodologies, and their respective pros and cons, are provided in addition to a review of the state of knowledge in these fields. Biology of the Plant Cuticle is not only comprehensive in its content, but also the chapters are well integrated. Individual chapters do not stand alone, but refer to the other chapters where relevant. Moreover, an extensive index is provided as well. I would strongly recommend this text as an authoritative reference for anyone interested in this aspect of plant biology.
Davidsonia 17:3 103 Gleanings Notes on papers (some technical and others less so) that caught the Editor’s eye Journal articles Studying the ethics of ecological restoration Vidra, R.L. 2006 Ecological Restoration 24: 100-101. The ethical challenges faced by ecological restorationists Dickinson, W. and 11 others. 2006 Ecological Restoration 24: 102-104. Developing a code of ethics for restorationists Carpenter, A. and 12 others. 2006 Ecological Restoration 24: 105-108. A short introduction and 2 papers written under the direction of Dr. Rebecca Vidra while she was teaching a science writing course to freshmen at Duke University. The papers by Dickinson et al. and Carpenter et al. are based on information obtained from surveys completed by members of the Society for Ecological Restoration International. Seven ethical dilemmas were reported, the most common being: conflicts between a client and what is right; sacrificing nature for financial gain; and withholding and/or falsifying data. The prime concerns for a code of ethics were that it should require sound science and avoid conflicts of interest. Respondents also felt strongly that religion, philosophy, and politics should be excluded from the code.
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