This indispensable textbook provides a comprehensive, up-to-date overview of all aspects of plant anatomy. Emphasizes the application of plant anatomy and its relevance to modern botanical research. Features expanded treatment on vegetative anatomy and additional material on functional anatomy. Includes a CDROM of high quality photographs and scanning electron microscope images giving students access to the microscopic detail of plant structures essential to gaining a real understanding of the subject. Exercises for the laboratory are also included on the CD ROM making this work an indispensable resource for lectures and laboratory classes. INDICE: Preface. Introduction. 1. Morphology and tissue systems: the integrated plant body. 2. Meristems and meristematic growth. 3. The structure of xylem and phloem. 4. The root. 5. The stem. 6. The leaf. 7. Flowers, fruits, andseeds. 8. Adaptive features. 9. Economic aspects of applied plant anatomy. 10. Practical microtechnique. Appendix 1 Selected study material. Appendix 2 Practical exercises -The Virtual Plant. Illustrated Glossary. Index
- ISBN: 978-1-4051-2679-3
- Editorial: Blackwell
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 312
- Fecha Publicación: 01/03/2008
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés