Photosynthesis (New studies in biology) - Hardcover

Hall, D. O.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 071312945X ISBN 13: 9780713129458

Publisher: Hodder Arnold H&S, 1986

Synopsis

As in previous editions, the authors include basic descriptive ideas on the process of photosynthesis, an historical outline as to how these ideas developed, the current ststua in our understanding of photosynthesis, and an overview as to where modern research is leading. This fourth edition now includes, discussion on photosynthetic energy conversion, chloroplast genetics, evolution of photosynthesis, and a comparison of plant and bacterial photosynthesis. The chapter on carbon dioxide fixation has been expanded to include sucrose and starch synthesis, nitrogen and sulphur metabolism, fatty acid biosynthesis and oxygen exchange. Other concepts have been revised and updated, and the section on research has been extended to bring to focus areas such as chloroplast DNA structure, photoinhibition and energy distribution across the two systems.

About this title

Book Description

The process of the conversion of sunlight into food by plants (photosynthesis) is fundamental to all life on this planet. All students of biology need to understand this process in detail. This book treats photosynthesis in a simple methodical manner and explains complex concepts in an interesting and user-friendly way. It helps the student to think practically about the subjectand launches the reader towards the next stage in their understanding of plant biology.

Review

Review of the hardback: 'The latest edition of this undergraduate text once again provides an excellent introduction to the light reactions of photosynthesis.' Journal of Experimental Biology

Edition details

• Publisher: Hodder Arnold H&S
• Publication date: 1986
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 071312945X
• ISBN 13: 9780713129458
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 128