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9780716710073

Biology of Plants

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  • ISBN13:

    9780716710073

  • ISBN10:

    0716710072

  • Edition: 7th
  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 2004-12-17
  • Publisher: W. H. Freeman
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Summary

Long acclaimed as the definitive introductory botany text for majors, Biology of Plantsis especially known for its comprehensive coverage and its magnificent art program. The new edition offers a wealth of new information, especially in the areas of taxonomy, genomics, plant hormones, and Arabidopsis research.

Table of Contents

Preface v
Botany: An Introduction
1(13)
SECTION 1 Biology of the Plant Cel
14(74)
The Molecular Composition of Plant Cells
15(20)
The Plant Cell and the Cell Cycle
35(36)
The Movement of Substances into and out of Cells
71(17)
SECTION 2 Energetics
88(52)
The Flow of Energy
89(13)
Respiration
102(13)
Photosynthesis, Light, and Life
115(25)
SECTION 3 Genetics and Evolution
140(78)
Sexual Reproduction and Heredity
141(22)
The Chemistry of Heredity and Gene Expression
163(17)
Recombinant DNA Technology, Plant Biotechnology, and Genomics
180(18)
The Process of Evolution
198(20)
SECTION 4 Diversity
218(278)
Systematics: The Science of Biological Diversity
219(19)
Prokaryotes and Viruses
238(22)
Fungi
260(36)
Protista: Algae and Heterotrophic Protists
296(49)
Bryophytes
345(23)
Seedless Vascular Plants
368(40)
Gymnosperms
408(26)
Introduction to the Angiosperms
434(18)
Evolution of the Angiosperms
452(23)
Plants and People
475(21)
SECTION 5 The Angiosperm Plant Body: Structure and Development
496(106)
Early Development of the Plant Body
497(13)
Cells and Tissues of the Plant Body
510(18)
The Root: Structure and Development
528(19)
The Shoot: Primary Structure and Development
547(33)
Secondary Growth in Stems
580(22)
SECTION 6 Physiology of Seed Plants
602(1)
Regulating Growth and Development: The Plant Hormones
603(19)
External Factors and Plant Growth
622(23)
Plant Nutrition and Soils
645(22)
The Movement of Water and Solutes in Plants
667
SECTION 7 Ecology On the Web: www.whfreeman.com/raven
The Dynamics of Communities and Ecosystems
Global Ecology
Appendix: Classification of Organisms 1(1)
Suggestions for Further Reading 1(1)
Glossary 1(1)
Illustration Credits 1(1)
Index 1

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