Plant Physiology: - The Structure of Plants Explained (Paperback, Student edition)

Plant physiology - the structure of plants- is often perceived as complex and difficult. Yet it need not be. In this comprehensive yet concise guide, we tackle topics in straightforward bite-sized chunks, consolidating each one before moving on to the next. This will save you valuable revision time by helping you to learn more easily and quickly and tackle coursework and examinations with greater confidence. There are 'tutorials' at the end of each chapter to help you improve your learning with practice questions, discussion points, practical assignments and study and revision tips. It is complete with a glossary, a guide to web sites for biology students and a detailed index. This new edition of this book has been specially written for students wanting a clear and concise introduction to this fast-developing field, whether for A and AS Level core and modular courses in Biology, Human Biology and Social Biology, or for first year degree courses in life sciences. It will also be of interest to agriculture and horticulture students and medical and microbiology students. This book explains: water uptake, photosynthesis, respiration, Enzymes and metabolism control, solute transport , plant movements. 1 Water 2 Photosynthesis 3 Respiration 4 ENZYMES AND THE CONTROL OF METABOLISM. 5 MINERAL NUTRITION. 6 Solute transport 7 Plant Movements 8 PLANT GROWTH SUBSTANCES. 9 PHOTOMORPHOGENESIS, PHYTOCHROME AND PHOTOPERIODISM. 10 CORRELATIONS 11 SEED GERMINATION 1 12 SEED GERMINATION 2 Conditions for germination Written for students going for post 16 Level core and modular courses in Biology, Human Biology and Social Biology, or for first year degree courses in life sciences this book explains plant physiology. It covers topics such as water uptake, photosynthesis, respiration, Enzymes and metabolism control, solute transport, and plant movements.

General

Imprint:	Studymates
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	July 2007
Authors:	Edwin Oxlade
Dimensions:	215 x 135 x 10mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Sewn / Laminated cover
Pages:	156
Edition:	Student edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-84285-551-5
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Education > Higher & further education > Colleges of further education Books > Children's & Educational > Science > Biology, life sciences > General Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Botany & plant sciences > Plant physiology > General Books > Children's Fiction & Fun
LSN:	1-84285-551-4
Barcode:	9781842855515

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