Functional Biology Of Plants
by John A. Bryant /
2012 / English / PDF
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Functional Biology of Plants
Functional Biology of Plants provides students and
researchers with a clearly written, well structured whole plant
physiology text. Early in the text, it provides essential
information on molecular and cellular processes so that the reader
can understand how they are integrated into the development and
function of the plant at whole-plant level. Thus, this beautifully
illustrated book, presents a modern, applied integration of whole
plant and molecular approaches to the study of plants.
provides students and
researchers with a clearly written, well structured whole plant
physiology text. Early in the text, it provides essential
information on molecular and cellular processes so that the reader
can understand how they are integrated into the development and
function of the plant at whole-plant level. Thus, this beautifully
illustrated book, presents a modern, applied integration of whole
plant and molecular approaches to the study of plants.
It is divided into four parts: Part 1: Genes and Cells, looks at
the origins of plants, cell structure, biochemical processes and
genes and development. Part 2: The Functioning Plant, describes
the structure and function of roots, stems, leaves, flowers and
seed and fruit development. Part 3: Interactions and Adaptations,
examines environmental and biotic stresses and how plants adapt
and acclimatise to these conditions. Part 4: Future Directions,
illustrates the great importance of plant research by looking at
some well chosen, topical examples such as GM crops, biomass and
bio-fuels, loss of plant biodiversity and the question of how to
feed the planet.
It is divided into four parts: Part 1: Genes and Cells, looks at
the origins of plants, cell structure, biochemical processes and
genes and development. Part 2: The Functioning Plant, describes
the structure and function of roots, stems, leaves, flowers and
seed and fruit development. Part 3: Interactions and Adaptations,
examines environmental and biotic stresses and how plants adapt
and acclimatise to these conditions. Part 4: Future Directions,
illustrates the great importance of plant research by looking at
some well chosen, topical examples such as GM crops, biomass and
bio-fuels, loss of plant biodiversity and the question of how to
feed the planet.
Throughout the book there are text boxes to illustrate particular
aspects of how humans make use of plants, and a comprehensive
glossary proves invaluable to those coming to the subject from
other areas of life science.
Throughout the book there are text boxes to illustrate particular
aspects of how humans make use of plants, and a comprehensive
glossary proves invaluable to those coming to the subject from
other areas of life science.