Plant Biology

by Bhavin Atwal, Shivani Sharma, Udit Chakraborty

ISBN: 9789371709958
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Imprint : Agri Horti Press
Year : 2026
Price : Rs. 6950.00
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About The Book

The book provides detailed information on all aspects of plant biology, including plant structure and function, genetics, evolution, ecology, and biotechnology. The book is written in clear and concise language, making it accessible to both beginners and advanced learners. The book includes numerous illustrations and photographs to help readers understand key concepts and techniques. This book is a valuable resource for students, teachers and researchers and professionals working in agriculture and related fields.

Table of Contents

Preface v 1. Plantae Kingdom..............................................................................................................................................1 2. Plant Cells and Tissues....................................................................................................................................2 3. Root System....................................................................................................................................................11 4. Shoot System...................................................................................................................................................16 5. Systematics......................................................................................................................................................21 6. Algae (Protista Phylum)................................................................................................................................26 7. Bryophytes.......................................................................................................................................................31 8. Seedless Plants................................................................................................................................................36 9. Gymnosperms (Cone Bearing).....................................................................................................................41 10. Flowers, Fruits, and Seeds (Flowering Angiosperms).............................................................................46 11. Plant Hormones..............................................................................................................................................51 12. Genetics............................................................................................................................................................56 13. Plant Nutrition................................................................................................................................................61 14. Water and Solute Transport..........................................................................................................................66 15. Secondary Growth..........................................................................................................................................71 16. Photosynthesis (PS)........................................................................................................................................76 17. Cellular Respiration.......................................................................................................................................81 18. Indoor Vertical Farming and Cultivating Plants in Microgravity.........................................................86 19. Human Nutrition from Plants and Plant-based Proteins.......................................................................90 20. Seed Germination and Seedling Establishment......................................................................................94 21. Tea Growing, Brew, and Leaves...................................................................................................................98 22. Coffee Growing, Roast, Grind, and Beans..............................................................................................102 23. Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems............................................................................................106 24. Synthetic Biology, and CRISPR Gene Editing in Crops.......................................................................110 25. Mining Plant Superb Varieties for Increased Resilience to Suboptimal Conditions.....................114 26. Fungi Kingdom.............................................................................................................................................118 27. Cyanobacteria and Viruses (COVID19 Pandemic Edition)..................................................................122 28. Growth Mindset and Grit...........................................................................................................................126 29. Student Learning..........................................................................................................................................130 30. How to Study STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)................................................134 Appendix 01. Rubric as a Grading Tool...................................................................................................138 Appendix 02. List of Plant Species Covered in this Book....................................................................139 Appendix 03. Course Menu........................................................................................................................141 Appendix 04. Climate Zones and Growing Zones.................................................................................142 Appendix 05. Glycemic Index Chart.........................................................................................................143 Index of Terms...............................................................................................................................................144