Physiology and Behaviour of PlantsISBN: 978-0-470-85025-1
Paperback
320 pages
March 2008
Other Available Formats: Hardcover
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Physiology and Behaviour of Plants looks at plants
and how they sense and respond to their environment. It takes the
traditional plant physiology book into a new dimension by
demonstrating how the biochemical observations underlie the
behaviour of the plant. In many ways the book parallels courses
studied at university on animal physiology and behaviour. The plant
has to meet the same challenges as an animal to survive, but
overcomes these challenges in very different ways. Students learn
to think of plants not only as dynamic organisms, but aggressive,
territorial organisms capable of long-range communication.
Hallmark features include:
- Based on a successful course that the author has run for several years at Sussex University, UK
- Relates plant biochemistry to plant function
- Printed in four colour throughout
- Includes a wealth of illustrations and photographs that engages the reader’s attention and reinforce key concepts explored within the text
- Presents material in a modern ‘topic’ based approach, with many relevant and exciting examples to inspire the student
- An accompanying web site will include teaching supplements
This innovative textbook is the ultimate resource for all students in biology, horticulture, forestry and agriculture.
Companion website for this title is available at www.wiley.com/go/scott/plants