Plant Physiology

In this comprehensive and stimulating text and reference, the authors have succeeded in combining experimental data with current hypotheses and theories to explain the complex physiological functions of plants. For every student, teacher and researcher in the plant sciences it offers a solid basis for an in-depth understanding of the entire subject area, underpinning up-to-date research in plant physiology. The authors vividly explain current research by references to experiments, they cite original literature in figures and tables, and, at the end of each chapter, list recent references that are relevant for a deeper analysis of the topic. In addition, an abundance of detailed and informative illustrations complement the text. Front Matter....Pages I-X Setting the Aims in Physiology....Pages 1-6 Theoretical Basis of Physiology....Pages 7-19 The Cell as a Morphological System....Pages 21-37 The Cell as an Energetic System....Pages 39-62 The Cell as a Metabolic System....Pages 63-85 The Cell as a Dividing System....Pages 87-92 The Cell as a Polar System....Pages 93-97 The Cell as a Growing System....Pages 99-109 The Cell as an Oscillatory System....Pages 111-120 The Cell as a Gene-Physiological System....Pages 121-132 Intracellular Morphogenesis....Pages 133-148 Photosynthesis as a Chloroplast Function....Pages 149-185 Respiratory Metabolism....Pages 187-224 The Leaf as a Photosynthetic System....Pages 225-243 C 4 Plants and CAM Plants....Pages 245-257 Metabolism of Water and Inorganic Ions....Pages 259-267 Ecological Cycles of Materials and Energy....Pages 269-274 Biosynthetic Metabolism....Pages 275-284 Physiology of Development....Pages 285-331 Physiology of Sexuality....Pages 333-343 Photomorphogenesis....Pages 345-373 Development of Chloroplasts....Pages 375-382 Physiology of Hormone Action....Pages 383-408 Ripening and Germination of Reproductive and Distributive Organs....Pages 409-422 Flower Formation and Photo- and Thermoperiodism....Pages 423-436 Physiology of Senescence....Pages 437-442 Physiology of Regeneration and Transplantation....Pages 443-458 Effects of Ionising Radiation....Pages 459-466 Physiology of Xylem Transport....Pages 467-486 Physiology of Phloem Transport....Pages 487-495 Physiology of Movement....Pages 497-538 Physiology of Stress Resistance....Pages 539-566 Physiology of Crop Production....Pages 567-590 Back Matter....Pages 591-629 This textbook offers plant physiology students a bold, comprehensive treatment of the subject. Plant physiology has experienced a surge of growth in recent years, as rapid progress in understanding the molecular basis of plant growth and development has revolutionized the study of plants. Many long-standing problems in the physiology of plants are now accessible to fresh attack, and Plant Physiology will provide students, instructors, and researchers with its current and satisfyingly thorough coverage