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In this comprehensive and stimulating text and reference, the authors have succeeded in combining experimental data with current hypotheses and theories to explain the complex physiological functions of plants. For every student, teacher and researcher in the plant sciences it offers a solid basis for an in-depth understanding of the entire subject area, underpinning up-to-date research in plant physiology. The authors vividly explain current research by references to experiments, they cite original literature in figures and tables, and, at the end of each chapter, list recent references that are relevant for a deeper analysis of the topic. In addition, an abundance of detailed and informative illustrations complement the text.
List of contents
1 Setting the Aims in Physiology.- 2 Theoretical Basis of Physiology.- 3 The Cell as a Morphological System.- 4 The Cell as an Energetic System.- 5 The Cell as a Metabolic System.- 6 The Cell as a Dividing System.- 7 The Cell as a Polar System.- 8 The Cell as a Growing System.- 9 The Cell as an Oscillatory System.- 10 The Cell as a Gene-Physiological System.- 11 Intracellular Morphogenesis.- 12 Photosynthesis as a Chloroplast Function.- 13 Respiratory Metabolism.- 14 The Leaf as a Photosynthetic System.- 15 C4 Plants and CAM Plants.- 16 Metabolism of Water and Inorganic Ions.- 17 Ecological Cycles of Materials and Energy.- 18 Biosynthetic Metabolism.- 19 Physiology of Development.- 20 Physiology of Sexuality.- 21 Photomorphogenesis.- 22 Development of Chloroplasts.- 23 Physiology of Hormone Action.- 24 Ripening and Germination of Reproductive and Distributive Organs.- 25 Flower Formation and Photo- and Thermoperiodism.- 26 Physiology of Senescence.- 27 Physiology of Regeneration and Transplantation.- 28 Effects of Ionising Radiation.- 29 Physiology of Xylem Transport.- 30 Physiology of Phloem Transport.- 31 Physiology of Movement.- 32 Physiology of Stress Resistance.- 33 Physiology of Crop Production.- Appendix: Physical Quantities, Units, Conversion Factors and Constants.- References.
About the author
Peter Schopfer ist Emeritus-Professor für Botanik der Universität Freiburg.
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"...offers new and exciting material as well as novel approaches towards presenting the information to the readers." Plant Science Bulletin
"For lecturers who have been looking for a solid textbook which revolves around plant development, this textbook is excellent. I give it high marks compared to the other books already on the market." Phycology Newsletter
