Author : Paul Gordon Jarvis
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 32,43 MB
Release : 1981-08-13
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780521281515
This volume contains papers on anatomy, physiology and action of stomata.
Author : Eduardo Zeiger
Publisher : Stanford University Press
Page : 528 pages
File Size : 36,63 MB
Release : 1987
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780804713474
A Stanford University Press classic.
Author : Alan R. Hemsley
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 510 pages
File Size : 21,27 MB
Release : 2004-02-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 0080472729
Coupled with biomechanical data, organic geochemistry and cladistic analyses utilizing abundant genetic data, scientific studies are revealing new facets of how plants have evolved over time. This collection of papers examines these early stages of plant physiology evolution by describing the initial physiological adaptations necessary for survival as upright structures in a dry, terrestrial environment. The Evolution of Plant Physiology also encompasses physiology in its broadest sense to include biochemistry, histology, mechanics, development, growth, reproduction and with an emphasis on the interplay between physiology, development and plant evolution. - Contributions from leading neo- and palaeo-botanists from the Linnean Society - Focus on how evolution shaped photosynthesis, respiration, reproduction and metabolism. - Coverage of the effects of specific evolutionary forces -- variations in water and nutrient availability, grazing pressure, and other environmental variables
Author : M. Fricker
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 11,91 MB
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9401105790
The second edition of this popular work provides a comprehensive account of all aspects of stomatal biology. The substantially revised text is thoroughly up to date and well illustrated with numerous line illustrations, photographs and comprehensive tables. The theory of gaseous diffusion through stomata is reviewed in a new chapter and sections on signal perception and transduction, guard cell ionic relations and guard cell metabolism have been added. A concluding chapter reviews the genetics and molecular biology of stomata. This work provides a comprehensive reference text which will appeal to advanced students, post-graduates and lecturers in plant physiology.
Author : Parvaiz Ahmad
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 784 pages
File Size : 35,53 MB
Release : 2016-06-08
Category : Science
ISBN : 1119054478
Plants are subjected to a variety of abiotic stresses such as drought, temperature, salinity, air pollution, heavy metals, UV radiations, etc. To survive under these harsh conditions plants are equipped with different resistance mechanisms which vary from species to species. Due to the environmental fluctuations agricultural and horticultural crops are often exposed to different environmental stresses leading to decreased yield and problems in the growth and development of the crops. Drought stress has been found to decrease the yield to an alarming rate of some important crops throughout the globe. During last few decades, lots of physiological and molecular works have been conducted under water stress in crop plants. Water Stress and Crop Plants: A Sustainable Approach presents an up-to-date in-depth coverage of drought and flooding stress in plants, including the types, causes and consequences on plant growth and development. It discusses the physiobiochemical, molecular and omic approaches, and responses of crop plants towards water stress. Topics include nutritional stress, oxidative stress, hormonal regulation, transgenic approaches, mitigation of water stress, approaches to sustainability, and modern tools and techniques to alleviate the water stress on crop yields. This practical book offers pragmatic guidance for scientists and researchers in plant biology, and agribusinesses and biotechnology companies dealing with agronomy and environment, to mitigate the negative effects of stress and improve yield under stress. The broad coverage also makes this a valuable guide enabling students to understand the physiological, biochemical, and molecular mechanisms of environmental stress in plants.
Author : Caspar Christian Cedric Chater
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 14,45 MB
Release : 2021-11-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 2889717070
Author : Gordon Bonan
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 459 pages
File Size : 33,5 MB
Release : 2019-02-21
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 1107043786
Provides an essential introduction to modeling terrestrial ecosystems in Earth system models for graduate students and researchers.
Author : O.L. Lange
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 554 pages
File Size : 27,72 MB
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 3642664296
Author : Dominique Audenaert
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 34,53 MB
Release : 2013-11-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 1118742745
Demonstrates how advances in plant chemical biology can translate to field applications With contributions from a team of leading researchers and pioneers in the field, this book explains how chemical biology is used as a tool to enhance our understanding of plant biology. Readers are introduced to a variety of chemical biology studies that have provided novel insights into plant physiology and plant cellular processes. Moreover, they will discover that chemical biology not only leads to a better understanding of the underlying mechanisms of plant biology, but also the development of practical applications. For example, the authors discuss small molecules that can be used to identify targets of herbicides and develop new herbicides and plant growth regulators. The book begins with a historical perspective on plant chemical biology. Next, the authors introduce the chemical biology toolbox needed to perform successful studies, with chapters covering: Sources of small molecules Identification of new chemical tools by high-throughput screening (HTS) Use of chemical biology to study plant physiology Use of chemical biology to study plant cellular processes Target identification Translation of plant chemical biology from the lab to the field Based on the latest findings and extensively referenced, the book explores available compound collections, principles of assay design, and the use of new research tools for the development of new applications. Plant Chemical Biology is recommended for students and professionals in all facets of plant biology, including molecular biology, physiology, biochemistry, agriculture, horticulture, and agronomy. All readers will discover new approaches that can lead to the development of a healthier and more plentiful global food supply.
Author : Ashwani Pareek
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 546 pages
File Size : 45,96 MB
Release : 2009-12-12
Category : Science
ISBN : 904813112X
Environmental insults such as extremes of temperature, extremes of water status as well as deteriorating soil conditions pose major threats to agriculture and food security. Employing contemporary tools and techniques from all branches of science, attempts are being made worldwide to understand how plants respond to abiotic stresses with the aim to help manipulate plant performance that will be better suited to withstand these stresses. This book on abiotic stress attempts to search for possible answers to several basic questions related to plant responses towards abiotic stresses. Presented in this book is a holistic view of the general principles of stress perception, signal transduction and regulation of gene expression. Further, chapters analyze not only model systems but extrapolate interpretations obtained from models to crops. Lastly, discusses how stress-tolerant crop or model plants have been or are being raised through plant breeding and genetic engineering approaches. Twenty three chapters, written by international authorities, integrate molecular details with overall plant structure and physiology, in a text-book style, including key references.
