Maurice S. McDonald

Photobiology of Higher Plants

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

The Photobiology of Higher Plants offers a comprehensive, balanced coverage of both photosynthesis (including physiology and global aspects) and photomorphogenesis in plants. An accessible, student-friendly approach to the subject is taken, providing the reader with a useful historical perspective and showing how this fascinating subject has evolved. All aspects of plant biochemistry and plant physiology are included with the fundamentals of the subject rigorously covered. Each chapter includes numerous references to provide a useful starting point for those wishing to learn more about the subject.
_ Provides combined coverage of both photosynthesis and photomorphogenesis in plants.

_ Includes an extensice glossary designed to provide easy access to key

_ Aimed at students in Botany, Plant Science, Agriculture and Forestry

_ A useful reference for postgraduates and researchers working in the field

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Wiley & Sons
• 1. Auflage
• Seitenzahl: 368
• Erscheinungstermin: 2. Juni 2003
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 245mm x 166mm x 21mm
• Gewicht: 706g
• ISBN-13: 9780470855232
• ISBN-10: 0470855231
• Artikelnr.: 14879387

Autorenporträt

Maurice S. McDonald is the author of Photobiology of Higher Plants, published by Wiley.

Inhaltsangabe

Preface. Light and Pigments. Photosynthesis. CO2 Fixation.
Photosynthesis-Physiological and Environmental Factors. Molecular Biology
of Chloroplasts. Photomorphogenesis. Photoperiodism. Selected
Photobiological Responses. Signal Transduction. Glossary. Index.

Rezensionen

"...useful..." ( Choice , Vol. 41, No. 7, March 2004)