Botany

Plant Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Second Edition Edited by Peter J. Lea Department of Biological Sciences, Lancaster University, UK and Richard C. Leegood Department of Animal and Plant Sciences, University of Sheffield, UK As research in plant metabolism and molecular biology continues to ma... More

The book covers a vast array of methods for the analysis of volatile compounds exuded by plants. Some of these volatiles are of great commercial importance, including the aromas of wines and teas, and volatiles in fruits. Other volatiles such as essential oils can be useful for chemotaxonomic purpos... More

I know about plants: they have stalks, leaves, and flowers that sometimes smell. What else do I know about plants? I eat lots of different kinds of plants, sometimes the leaves, other times the roots, but I like the fruit the best. I know I couldn't live on the Earth without plants, but I don't know... More

Exploring the world of plant and its relation to mankind as revealed by the latest discoveries of scientists, The Secret Life of Plants includes remarkable information about plants as lie detectors and plants as ecological sentinels; it describes their ability to adapt to human wishes, their respons... More

This book provides a comprehensive, scientific, and substantive introduction to plant science. Essentials of Plant Science. Origin, Domestication, and Improvement of Plants. PLANT BASICS. Plant Classification. Plant Structure. Plant Physiology. Growth and Development. Soil. Water. Climate. Biologica... More

This book marks the centenary of the rediscovery of Mendela (TM)s laws of biological inheritance, which have had their greatest economic impact in the rapid development of the science of plant breeding. It documents the development of methods of plant breeding over a hundred year period beginning wi... More

This pioneering study of psychoactive plants and their role in society, initially published in 1855, is one of the first books to examine the cultivation, preparation, and consumption of the world's major stimulants and inebriants. It presents a fascinating panorama of the world-wide use of psychoac... More

"Introduction to Botany"'s comprehensive coverage captures readers' attention by showing them why plants are a fascinating and essential part of their everyday lives. The clear, concise text focuses on four major themesNplants and people, conservation biology, evolution, and biotechnologyNand gives ... More

This book reexamines patterns of relationship among plant life history traits in phylogenetic perspective. The reexamination first recognizes that because evolution is a branching process, traits are not randomly distributed across taxa and that therefore analysis of trait correlations cannot treat ... More

Table of contents 1.Introduction 2. History of Plant Pathology 3. Pathogenesis 4. Enzymes and Toxins in Plant Diseases 5. Alteration in Plant Physiological Function due to Plant-Pathogen Interaction 6. How Plants Defend Themselves Against Infection 7. Genetics of Plant Pathogen Interaction 8. Effe... More

This book is a thoroughly revised, comprehensive, and up-to-date Indian version of the internationally known treatise Economic Botany by Albert F Hill. The book incorporates recent developments while retaining the presentation style and balance of information – hallmarks of Hill’s work. * Prese... More

The need for effective communication is more important now than it ever has been, especially in the industry of agriculture. Issues like food safety, environmental concerns, and animal rights matters make it essential for members of the agriculture industry to take public and environmental concerns ... More

Addressing the connections between the hydrologic cycle and plant ecosystems, the authors build suitable mathematical models and apply them to studying the ecosystem structure. Response to rainfall and climate forcing is analyzed from different areas of the world, including savannas, grasslands and ... More

Addressing the connections between the hydrologic cycle and plant ecosystems, the authors build suitable mathematical models and apply them to studying the ecosystem structure. Response to rainfall and climate forcing is analyzed from different areas of the world, including savannas, grasslands and ... More

This title, written by experts in the field, provides a comprehensive source of information on DNA sequencing and mapping. The newest technology and procedures in areas such as radiation hybrid mapping, FISH and specialized sequencing techniques are covered. The book also describes how transgene exp... More

Combines engineering practices for the solution of erosion and flood control, drainage and irrigational problems. Sufficient hydrologic information--precipitation, infiltration, evaporation, transpiration and runoff--is given as background for design problems discussed later. Makes readers aware tha... More