Plant Physiology: Mechanisms and Functions offers an in-depth exploration of the physiological processes that govern plant growth, development and survival. The book covers key topics such as photosynthesis, respiration, nutrient uptake, water transport and hormone signaling, explaining the underlying molecular and biochemical mechanisms. It also examines how plants adapt to environmental stressors, including drought, salinity and temperature extremes. By integrating plant physiology with environmental interactions, the book provides insights into the physiological functions that allow plants to thrive in diverse ecosystems. This volume is an essential resource for students, researchers and professionals in plant biology, agriculture and environmental science.
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This book offers a comprehensive exploration of plant physiologyfocusing on the mechanisms and functions underlying plant growthdevelopmentand adaptation. It covers the physiological processes that drive plant functionfrom molecular and cellular levels to whole-plant systems. The book integrates fundamental concepts with practical applicationsexamining how plants interact with their environment and adapt to changing conditions. It is designed for studentsresearchersand professionals in plant biologyagricultureand related fields. Topics to Cover: Introduction to Plant PhysiologyPlant Cell Structure and FunctionPhotosynthesis: Light Reactions and Carbon FixationRespiration: GlycolysisKrebs Cycleand Oxidative PhosphorylationWater Relations in Plants: AbsorptionTransportand TranspirationNutrient Uptake and Mineral NutritionHormonal Regulation of Plant Growth and DevelopmentPlant Stress Physiology: Abiotic and Biotic Stress ResponsesDevelopmental Physiology: Seed GerminationGrowthand FloweringPlant Reproduction: PollinationFertilizationand Seed DevelopmentPlant-Soil Interactions: Symbioses and Root-Microbe InteractionsTransport Systems: Xylem and Phloem FunctionPlant Immunity: Defense Mechanisms Against PathogensMolecular Mechanisms of Gene Expression RegulationSignal Transduction Pathways in PlantsPlant Metabolism: Secondary Metabolites and Their RolesPlant Adaptations to Environmental ChangesPhotosynthetic Efficiency and Crop ImprovementEcophysiology: Plant Adaptations to Different HabitatsPlant Growth Regulators: Applications in AgricultureStress Tolerance Mechanisms: DroughtSalinityand TemperaturePlant Developmental Genetics: Gene Function and MutantsBiotechnological Applications in Plant PhysiologyPlant Phenomics: High-Throughput Phenotyping TechniquesClimate Change Impact on Plant PhysiologyExperimental Techniques in Plant PhysiologyPlant Responses to Light: Photoreceptors and Light SignalingEnergy Flow in Plants: Integrating Photosynthesis and RespirationNutrient Cycling and Plant Contributions to Ecosystem FunctionFuture Directions in Plant Physiology Research
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