Introduction to Plant Physiology
2nd Edition
Published on 8. September 1998
Book
Hardback
XVI, 512 pages
978-0-471-19281-7 (ISBN)
Description
Uses interactions between the plant and the environments as a foundation for developing plant physiology principles-light and plant development, temperature effects, etc. Discusses the role of plants on specific ecosystems and global ecology and provides information on the cell, chemical background, plant growth regulators and biochemistry. This revised edition features a new chapter on Molecules and Metabolism and expanded coverage in areas such as the role of carotenoids, biotechnology and significance of the role of molecular genetic approaches to the study of hormone action, photoperiodism, and other aspects of development.
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Edition
2., Aufl.
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
Illustrations (some col.)
Dimensions
Height: 28.8 cm
Width: 22 cm
Weight
1403 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-471-19281-7 (9780471192817)
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William G. Hopkins
Introduction to Plant Physiology
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02/1995
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Content
Introduction: The Organization of Plants and Plant Cells. PLANTS, WATER, AND MINERALS. Plant Cells and Water. Water Relations of the Whole Plant. Plants and Inorganic Nutrients. Roots, Soils, and Nutrient Uptake. Plants and Nitrogen. PLANTS, ENERGY, AND CARBON. Light and Pigments: An Introduction to Photobiology. Leaves and Photosynthesis. Bioenergetics and the Light-Dependent Reactions of Photosynthesis. Photosynthesis: Carbon Metabolism. Translocation and Distribution of Photoassimilates. Cellular Respiration: Retrieving the Energy in Photoassimilates. Carbon Assimilation and Productivity. Molecules and Metabolism. REGULATION OF PLANT DEVELOPMENT. Patterns in Plant Development. The Role of Hormones in Plant Development. Biochemistry and Mode of Action of Hormones. Photomorphogenesis--Responding to Light. Plant Movements--Orientation in Space. Measuring Time: Photoperiodism and Rhythmic Phenomena. Temperature and Plant Development. STRESS PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY. The Physiology of Plants Under Stress. Plant Physiology and Biotechnology. Appendix. Index.