Molecular and Cellular Aspects of Plant Reproduction

Rod J. Scott

ISBN 10: 0521455251 / ISBN 13: 9780521455251

Published by Cambridge University Press, 1995

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Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - Molecular biology techniques have considerably increased our understanding of mechanisms underlying the control of flower initiation, development, function and senescence, processes which can be critically important in managing the yield of agricultural crops. The book covers the molecular and genetic control of flower morphogenesis in particular species and discusses the role and regulation of gene expression in the development, together with action of the male and female gametes in plant reproduction. The considerable variation in longevity of flowers and pattern of senescence are reviewed. The importance of ethylene in the control mechanism is discussed using examples of both ethylene-sensitive and insensitive species. The book will be vital to those researching floral physiology, and a useful reference for undergraduates studying relevant botanical courses.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Molecular and Cellular Aspects of Plant Reproduction
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication Date: 1995
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521455251
• ISBN 13: 9780521455251
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 235W x 157H x 24D millimeters 235 millimeters width by 157 millimeters height by 24 millimeters depth
• Weight: 685 grams

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Synopsis

Molecular biology techniques have considerably improved our understanding of the mechanisms underlying the control of flower initiation, development, function, and senescence. These processes are extremely important for managing the yield of agricultural crops. The essays in this volume discuss the molecular and genetic control of flower morphogenesis in particular species as well as the role and regulation of gene expression in the development of the male and female gametes in plant reproduction. They also review the considerable variation in the longevity and pattern of senescence of flowers. The book will be of particular interest to those botanists researching floral physiology.

Book Description

Molecular biology techniques have considerably improved the understanding of mechanisms underlying the development of flowers. These processes can be critically important in managing the yield of agricultural crops.The book covers molecular aspects in the control of flower morphogenesis in particular species, including the role and regulation of gene expression in the gamete development and the variation in the longevity of flowers and the pattern of senescence.The book will appeal to students and researchers in floral physiology.