Physiology and Behaviour of Plants

Peter Scott 지음

Wiley-Interscience 2013년 04월 29일 출간

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Physiology and Behaviour of Plants looks at plants and how they sense and respond to their environment. It takes the traditional plant physiology book into a new dimension by demonstrating how the biochemical observations underlie the behaviour of the plant. In many ways the book parallels courses studied at university on animal physiology and behaviour. The plant has to meet the same challenges as an animal to survive, but overcomes these challenges in very different ways. Students learn to think of plants not only as dynamic organisms, but aggressive, territorial organisms capable of long-range communication.Hallmark features include:Based on a successful course that the author has run for several years at Sussex University, UKRelates plant biochemistry to plant functionPrinted in four colour throughoutIncludes a wealth of illustrations and photographs that engages the reader-s attention and reinforce key concepts explored within the textPresents material in a modern -topic- based approach, with many relevant and exciting examples to inspire the studentAn accompanying web site will include teaching supplementsThis innovative textbook is the ultimate resource for all students in biology, horticulture, forestry and agriculture.Companion website for this title is available at www.wiley.com/go/scott/plants

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Chapter 1 Introducing PlantsIntroductionThe beginning: the evolution of plants and the major divisionsConquering the landThe evolution of ligninPlants and mass extinctionFloristic kingdoms, Biogeography and BiomesWhat makes a plant?Structure of the whole plantStructure of the plant cellThe chloroplastThe vacuoleMicrobodiesThe cell wallPlasmodesmataReferencesFigure LegendsChapter 2 Photosynthesis the ultimate in autotrophyIntroductionLight harvestingLeaf formChlorophyll and the chloroplastConverting light energy into chemical energyThe Calvin cyclePhotorespirationCarbohydrate synthesis and storageThe fate of carbon fixed during photosynthesisThe efficiency of photosynthesisReferencesFigure LegendsChapter 3 Nonphotosynthetic metabolismIntroductionPhloem transportStructure of the phloemCoping with damage to the phloemThe sink tissuesSink regulation of photosynthesisReferencesFigure LegendsChapter 4 Roots and the uptake of waterIntroductionTypes of rootFunctions of rootsStructure of rootsOsmosisLoading and movement in the xylemStomataReferencesFigure legendsChapter 5 Mineral nutrition of plantsIntroductionSoil structure and mineral ionsGeneral ion uptakePhosphorus uptake and assimilationNitrogen uptake and assimilationIron uptake and assimilationSulphur uptake and assimilationFunction and effects of deficiencies of mineral ions on plantsMajor elementsMinor elementsReferencesFigure legendsChapter 6 Mycorrhizal Associations and Saprophytic NutritionIntroductionMycorrhizal associationsVesicular arbuscular mycorrh

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"This book, with Scott's enthusiasm and clear writing style, offers a refreshing approach to introductory plant biology. Recommended." (CHOICE, March 2009)&"Author Peter Scott's approach is to present basic concepts of plant physiology and development in an enthusiastic and engaging manner. Hence, he tries to use his passion for his subject to be an effective teacher, and his enthusiasm is evident throughout the book. One of the clear strengths of this book are the high quality color diagrams. I enjoyed reading … and came away with good ideas for new approaches to teaching topics in plant biology. The book could be useful in a number of courses in botany and plant biology at the freshman and sophomore level.&" (Plant Science Bulletin, Winter 2008)

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저자(글) Peter Scott

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Having first been excited by the complexity and beauty of the plant kingdom as a student in Cambridge, Peter Scott is now Senior Lecturer in Plant Biology at the University of Sussex, where his research interests include orchids, resurrection plants and helping students to understand the wonder of the natural world around them.