Plant Anatomy

by Akinloye Gurnah

ISBN: 9789387642362
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Imprint : Agri Horti Press
Year : 2018
Price : Rs. 8995.00
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Author Profile

Dr. Akinloye Gurnah (Ph.D. Plant Biochemistry) has long experience in research in the field of Plant Biochemistry at the University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana. His research capabilities are substantiated by his excellent work in drug development from new molecules and biosynthesis of phytochrome.

About The Book

Plant Anatomy gives the fundamental concept of tissues and cells of the plants. It includes well-illustrated details of cell and cell formation. Plant anatomy is the study of the physical structure of plants. It is also known as phytoanatomy, with a practitioner of this scientific discipline being known as a phytoanatomist. As with animal anatomy, the goal of plant anatomy is to learn more about how organisms are put together and how they work, with this information being used to obtain a deeper knowledge of how to care for plants and how to address plant diseases. The present book describes introduction, plant cell wall, plant cell structure, plant chromosomes, plant stem, plant root, leaf anatomy, flower, wood, green worms and leaf, water balance and plant cells and plant tissue culture. This is a comprehensive book useful for the students, teachers and researchers of plant science, botany, forestry and agriculture.

Table of Contents

Preface vii 1. Introduction 1 2. Plant Cell Wall 31 3. Plant Cell Structure 54 4. Plant Chromosomes 83 5. Plant Stem 96 6. Plant Root 117 7. Leaf Anatomy 140 8. Flower 154 9. Wood 170 10. Green Worms and Leaf 182 11. Water Balance and Plant Cells 198 12. Plant Tissue Culture 224 Index 242