Patterns In Plant Development

Taylor A. Steeves

ISBN 10: 0521246881 / ISBN 13: 9780521246880

Published by Cambridge University Press, 1989

About this Item

An introduction to the experimental approach to the development of the whole plant. The book deals with lower vascular plants (i.e. ferns) and seed plants, beginning with the embryo and continuing through the phase of secondary growth (the vascular cambium). Rapid advances in molecular biology in recent years have made a significant contribution to the understanding of development and whenever possible these exciting findings have been drawn into the interpretation provided in this new edition. Owner's Name inside. Dog-eared; previous shop stamp inside. 388 pages.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Patterns In Plant Development
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication Date: 1989
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521246881
• ISBN 13: 9780521246880
• Binding: Softcover
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: Fair
• Weight: 600 grams
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Synopsis

An introduction to the experimental approach to the development of the whole plant. The book deals with lower vascular plants (i.e. ferns) and seed plants, beginning with the embryo and continuing through the phase of secondary growth (the vascular cambium). Rapid advances in molecular biology in recent years have made a significant contribution to the understanding of development and whenever possible these exciting findings have been drawn into the interpretation provided in this new edition.

Book Description

An extensively revised and completely updated version of a book first published in 1972. Includes rapid advances in molecular biology that in recent years have made significant contributions to understanding plant development.