The Tapetum: Cytology, Function, Biochemistry and Evolution (Plant Systematics and Evolution - Supplementa)

ISBN 10: 3211824863 / ISBN 13: 9783211824863

Published by Springer, 2004

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Tapetum: Cytology, Function, Biochemistry and Evolution (Plant Systematics and Evolution - Supplementa)
• Publisher: Springer
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3211824863
• ISBN 13: 9783211824863
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Like New
• Book Type: book

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Synopsis

The anther tapetum, present in all land plants, is a highly specialized, transient tissue surrounding the (micro-)spores and/or pollen grains during their development. Any tapetum malfunction causes male sterility. The exact knowledge of tapetum form and function therefore is indispensable not only for basic research, but also and especially in plant breeding and plant genetics. In fourteen contributions by reknown experts, a comprehensive account of the various characters and functions of the tapetum is provided, covering the areas of cytology, cytophysiology, biochemistry, tapetum development and function.