Seed Dormancy and Germination (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1988)

The germination of seeds is a magical event, in which a pinch of dust-like material may give rise to all the power and the beauty of the growing plant. The mechanisms of seed dormancy, of the breaking of seed dormancy and of germination itself continue to remain shrouded in mystery, despite the best efforts of plant scientists. Perhaps we are getting there, but very slowly. This book considers germination and dormancy from the point of view of plant physiology. Plant physiologists attempt to understand the relation ship between plant form and function and to explain, in physical and chemical terms, plant growth and development. The place of germination and dormancy in plant ecophysiology is taken into account with attempts to understand the seed in its .environment, whether the environment be natural, semi-natural or wholly artificial. In due course plant scientists hope to develop a precise understanding of germination and dormancy in cellular and molecular terms, and therefore there is some biochemistry in this book. Biochemists who wish to learn something about seeds should find this book useful."

General

Imprint:	Chapman and Hall
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Tertiary Level Biology
Release date:	April 1988
First published:	1988
Authors:	J.W. Bradbeer
Dimensions:	210 x 148 x 9mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	160
Edition:	Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1988
ISBN-13:	978-0-7514-0108-0
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Biochemistry > General Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Botany & plant sciences > Plant physiology > General Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Botany & plant sciences > Plant reproduction & propagation > General
LSN:	0-7514-0108-0
Barcode:	9780751401080

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