Seeds: Physiology of Development and Germination

ISBN-13: 9780306447488 / Angielski / Miękka / 1994 / 445 str.

J. Derek Bewley; M. Black;Bewley

Opis

In response to enormous recent advances, particularly in molecular biology, the authors have revised their warmly received work. This new edition includes updates on seed development, gene expression, dormancy, and other subjects. It will serve as the field's standard textbook and reference source for many years to come.

Recenzje

`An essential text for the advanced botanist....Excellent photographs and descriptive diagrams.'
Northeastern Naturalist

Spis treści

Seeds: Germination, Structure, and Composition. Seed Development and Maturation. Development-Regulation and Maturation. Cellular Events during Germination and Seedling Growth. Dormancy and the Control of Germination. Some Ecophysiological Aspects of Germination. Mobilization of Stored Seed Reserves. Control of the Mobilization of Stored Reserves. Seeds and Germination: Some Agricultural and Industrial Aspects. Index.