Botany

Book DescriptionBiochemistry Molecular Biology of Plants is a major contribution to the plant sciences literature, superbly edited by three distinguished scientists, Bob B. Buchanan, Wilhelm Gruissem, and Russell L. Jones, with contributions from more than 50 world-renowned scientists. With over 1,4... More

The book "Plant Development" is written to cater to the needs of Post Graduate students of Botany. It is written according to the UGC curriculum. It has been divided into 21 chapters. At the out set seed germination and seedling growth are given. About Author : Prof. T.Pullaiah is currently Professo... More

This practical manual demonstrates how to arrive at equitable and successful arrangements over access to, and the commercial development of, genetic resources. Despite much discussion at the international policy level relating to the use of genetic resources and traditional knowledge, to date there ... More

Examines the central issues of plant physiology. Considers plants as functional units whose growth and development are influenced by their internal and external environment, the book begins with a discussion of plant anatomy to provide an understanding of the physical framework in which physiologica... More

It is seen that lot of literature is available on symptomolgy of plant diseases, physiological and molecular aspects of the plant pathogens. However it is observed that all farmers are unable to identify the diseases visually. Many farmers are identifying by using their logic and past experience and... More

The book discusses building up of new farming systems rooted in principles of environmentsl stability, econo,ic viability and social equality. It should serve as a text for courses in agronomy, ecology, environment, plant pathology and plant breeding, especially for students in developing countries.... More

Genome Mapping and Molecular Breeding in Plants presents the current status of the elucidation and improvement of plant genomes of economic interest. The focus is on genetic and physical mapping, positioning, cloning, monitoring of desirable genes by molecular breeding and the most recent advances i... More

Genome Mapping and Molecular Breeding in Plants presents the current status of the elucidation and improvement of plant genomes of economic interest. The focus is on genetic and physical mapping, positioning, cloning, monitoring of desirable genes by molecular breeding and the most recent advances i... More

Decades of research in plant tissue culture has passed through many challenges, created new dreams and resulted in landmark achievements. This has been possible not only due to the refinements of cultural practices and application of cutting-edge areas of molecular biology but also to the judicious ... More

This book provides a comprehensive and up to date account of the brassinosteroids, incorporating both theoretical and practical aspects. The contributors to this book are experts of international repute. Each chapter presents a review of the available literature and provides insight into current thi... More

Throughout human history, people have utilised the bounty of plants as a source of many things from food, flavours and medicine, to perfumes, dyes and fibres. The competition to find new pharmacologically-active compounds as well as the very real threat to rain forest species means that phytochemica... More

The publication of this volume marks the 40th anniversary of the Recent Advances in Phytochemistry series which has essentially documented a history of the origins of Phytochemistry. The 45th annual meeting of the Phytochemical Society of North America (PSNA) was held July 13-August 3, 2005 in La Jo... More

Deals with plant, animal and microbial geneticresources, their nature, description and utility as perpetually renewable assetsand with the techniques and practices of biotechnology. The articles provide anupdate of state of the art techniques in many critical areas of biotechnology,and look into the... More

In recent years, the advances made in the use of biotechnological methods have increased to an unforeseen extent and the challenge to scientists now is to apply these techniques successfully to a range of vitally important economic and environmental situations. The impact of biotechnology on the cha... More

Genetic Resources and Biotechnology, on the one hand deals with plant, animal and microbial genetic resources, their nature, description and utility as perpetual renewable assets and on the other with the techniques and practices of biotechnology so as to give a clear cut picture of the subject and ... More

Contents : Book: The book presents the current state of knowledge and recent ì development in selected topics of Agricultural Biotechnology. In this ì volume the research papers presented during the National conference on ì Recent Trends in Biotechnology held at Alleppey, Kerala. Author: V S Har... More