Discoveries In Plant Biology

Author : Shain-Dow Kung,Shang-Fa Yang
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 492 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2000-06-12
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789814494786

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Scientific progress hinges on continual discovery and the extension of previous discoveries. The important series of volumes Discoveries in Plant Biology is specially compiled to provide a microcosmic atlas of the landmark discoveries that span the breadth of plant biology. Written by renowned plant biologists, the papers describe how classic discoveries were made and how they have served as the basis for subsequent breakthroughs. The 24 chapters in this third volume describe discoveries which contribute to the foundations of modern plant biology. The contributors, many of whom personally lit the way, bring readers back in time as if on a journey to retrace the paths and rethink the ideas they followed. These guided tours on how to decipher the natural laws will lead to an appreciation of the development of each field from simple concepts to an advanced multidisciplinary field of today. This volume will be of special interest to botanists, biochemists, plant physiologists and geneticists, and of general interest to those who are still fascinated by how discoveries are made. Contents:The Discovery of the Essential Elements (E Epstein)The Discovery of 1-Aminocyclopropane-1-Carboxylic Acid as the Immediate Precursor of Ethylene (D O Adams)Discovery of Auxin (Y Masuda & S Kamisaka)Non-Reducing Saccharides: Floridosides and Sucrose (J-C Su)Chlorophyll Biosynthesis I: From Analysis of Mutants to Genetic Engineering of the Pathway (D von Wettstein)Chlorophyll Biosynthesis II: Adventures with Native and Recombinant Enzymes (D von Wettstein)Discovery of the Two Parallel Pathways for Isoprenoid Biosynthesis in Plants (H K Lichtenthaler)Structure and Biosynthesis of Cellulose. Part I: Structure (A D French)Structure and Biosynthesis of Cellulose. Part II: Biosynthesis (D P Delmer)The Discovery of Starch Biosynthesis (J Preiss & M N Sivak)Seed Storage Proteins from the 1700s to the Present (M Ogawa & T W Okita)The Discovery of 2S Albumins as Abundant Storage Proteins in Seeds (A H C Huang & R J Youle)The Discovery of Maternal Inheritance of Large Subunit of Rubisco (S-D Kung)Chloroplast Cytochromes: Discovery and Characterization (J C Gray)Discovery of Plasma Membrane Proton Pumping ATPase: Our Point of View (R T Leonard & T K Hodges)Plant Ubiquitin (R D Vierstra)Thirty Years of Fun with Antenna Pigment-Proteins and Photochemical Reaction Centers: A Tribute to the People Who Have Influenced My Career (J P Thornber)The Discovery of the Heat Shock Response in Plants (P-F L Chang & C-Y Lin)Discovery of Photoregulated Gene Expression (J C Watson)Organization and Regulation of Nitrogen Fixation Genes: 1974–1995 (S C Shen)The Ti-Plasmid and Plant Molecular Biology (J Schell & C Koncz)Active Ion Transport in Plants (A J Bloom & A R Taylor)Discovery of Chilling Injury (M E Saltveit)In Vitro Induced Haploids in Plant Genetics and Breeding (H Hu & X-R Guo) Readership: Botanists, biologists, biochemists, geneticists, plant physiologists and students. Keywords:Plant Biology;DiscoveriesReviews: “The different chapters not only provide excellent overviews into the development of essential discoveries in plant biology, they also help the reader to better understand the background, current status and future direction of the research in each of the areas covered.” Journal of Plant Physiology

Author : Shain-dow Kung,Shang-Fa Yang
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 394 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Science
ISBN : 9810213131

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"This excellent book should be present in all central libraries and in those of plant biology institutions. The book is recommended to advanced students and researchers".Journal of Plant Physiology, 1999

Author : Shain-dow Kung
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Botany
ISBN : 9810213131

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Discoveries in Plant Biology by Shain-dow Kung Pdf

Author : National Research Council,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Commission on Life Sciences,Committee on Examination of Plant Science Research Programs in the UnitedStates
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1992-02-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780309046794

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Plant Biology Research and Training for the 21st Century by National Research Council,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Commission on Life Sciences,Committee on Examination of Plant Science Research Programs in the UnitedStates Pdf

Faster progress in plant biology research could benefit agriculture, the environment, medicine, and our understanding of basic biological processes. This book clearly and directly describes the impediments to greater achievements in plant science and suggests solutions. It presents an innovative plan that would create a comprehensive federal system of management and financial support for plant biology research and training.

Author : James Nardi
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 291 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2018-03-05
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9780226531830

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Discoveries in the Garden by James Nardi Pdf

“A learned romp through plant biology; solar energy and soil nutrients; the movement of vines; and ‘fellow gardeners’ . . . a wealth of stunning images.” —Nature At the tips of our trowels, a sun-driven world of microbes, insects, roots, and stems awaits—and it is a world no one knows better than James Nardi. A charming guide to all things green and growing, Nardi is as at home in prairies, forests, and wetlands as he is in the vegetable patch. And with Discoveries in the Garden, he shows us that these spaces aren’t as different as we might think, that nature flourishes in our backyards, schoolyards, and even indoors. To find it, we’ve only got to get down into the dirt. Leading us through the garden gate, Nardi reveals the extraordinary daily lives and life cycles of a quick-growing, widely available, and very accommodating group of study subjects: garden plants. Through close observations and simple experiments we all can replicate at home, we learn the hidden stories behind how these plants grow, flower, set seeds, and produce fruits, as well as the vital role dead and decomposing plants play in nourishing the soil. From pollinators to parasites, plant calisthenics to the wisdom of weeds, Nardi’s tale also introduces us to our fellow animal and microbial gardeners, the community of creatures both macro- and microscopic with whom we share our raised beds. Featuring a copse of original, informative illustrations that are as lush as the garden plants themselves, Discoveries in the Garden is an enlightening romp through the natural history, science, beauty, and wonder of these essential green places.

Author : Shain-Dow Kung,Shang-Fa Yang
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1998-12-31
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789814495868

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Discoveries in Plant Biology by Shain-Dow Kung,Shang-Fa Yang Pdf

Scientific progress hinges on continual discovery and the extension of previous discoveries. The important series of volumes Discoveries in Plant Biology is specially compiled to provide a microcosmic atlas of the landmark discoveries that span the breadth of plant biology. Written by renowned plant biologists, the papers describe how classic discoveries were made and how they have served as the basis for subsequent breakthroughs. The 19 chapters in this second volume describe discoveries which contribute to the foundations of modern plant biology. The contributors, many of whom personally lit the way, bring readers back in time as if on a journey to retrace the paths and rethink the ideas they followed. These guided tours on how to decipher the natural laws will lead to an appreciation of the development of each field from simple concepts to an advanced multidisciplinary field of today. This volume will be of special interest to botanists, biochemists, plant physiologists and geneticists, and of general interest to those who are still fascinated by how discoveries are made. Contents:The Two Photosystems of Photosynthesis (J Amesz)Discovery of Chloroplast DNA, Genomes and Genes (L Bogorad)The Discovery of the Complete Sequence of Tobacco and Rice Chloroplast Genomes (M Sugiura)Discovery of Promoter Sequences of Chloroplast Genes (S-D Kung)The Discovery of Chloroplast DNA Replication Origin in Chlamydomonas Reinhardtii (M Wu)The Discovery of Plant Mitochondrial Genomes (C Chase)The Discovery of Photophosphorylation (Y-K Shen & J-M Wei)Discovery of Phytochrome (W R Briggs)Plant Ferredoxin: A Multifunctional Electron Carrier Protein with an Unusual Genealogy (I Besse & B B Buchanan)Plant Lipid Biosynthesis — A History of Its Elucidation (P K Stumpf)The Discovery of Systemin (C A Ryan)Plant Peroxisomes: Discovery and Current Advances (A H C Huang)The Discovery of the Viroid (T O Diener)The Development of Plant Somatic Cell Genetics (P Carlson)The Discovery of Lignin (T Higuchi)The Discovery of Water Potential (J Dainty)The Discovery of Tissue Culture (Z-H Xu)Integrated Action in Plant Irritability (C-H Lou)The Discovery of the Breeding of Seedless Watermelon (C-H Yu & N N Liang) Readership: Students and researchers in botany, biochemistry, genetics and plant physiology. Keywords:Discoveries;Plant Biology;BotanyReviews: “… the book is a valuable source of information and reference and may also inspire young researchers on how to advance their own field of plant science. This discovery book, which is recommended to a wide readership from advanced students to the established scientists, should be present in all central libraries and all libraries of plant biology institutions.” Journal of Plant Physiology

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Botany
ISBN : OCLC:855911903

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The Biology of Plants by Anonim Pdf

"Plants are integral to human well being, and many species have been domesticated for more than 10,000 years. Evidence of plant scientific investigation and classification can be found in ancient texts from cultures around the world (Chinese, Indian, Greco-Roman, Muslim, etc.), whereas early modern botany can be traced to the late 15th and early 16th centuries in Europe. During the past several decades, plant biology has been revolutionized first by molecular biology and then by the genomic era. The model organism Arabidopsis thaliana has proved to be an invaluable tool for investigation into fundamental processes in plant biology, many of which share commonalities with animal biology. Plant-specific processes from reproduction to immunity and second messengers have also yielded to extensive investigation. With the genomes of more than 30 plant species now available and many more planned in the near future, the impact on our understanding of plant evolution and biology continues to grow. Our increased ability to engineer plant species to a variety of ends may provide novel solutions to ensure adequate and reliable food production and renewable energy even as climate change impacts our environment. The decision to focus the 2012 Symposium on plant science reflected the enormous research progress achieved in recent years and was intended to provide a broad synthesis of the current state of the field, setting the stage for future discoveries and application. This is the first Symposium in this historic series that focused exclusively on the botanical sciences. The Symposium spanned a broad range of areas of investigation including genetics, biochemistry, molecular and cell biology, developmental biology, physiology, and population/evolution studies at levels ranging from the single cell to the entire organism and from single genes to genomes; plant-specific processes and pathways featured broadly throughout the meeting. Effort was made to balance fundamental biological discoveries with applications relevant to societal well being including improved crops, fuel, and habitat."--Page xv.

Author : Erich Kombrink,Markus Kaiser
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2016-08-12
Category : Botany
ISBN : 9782889199280

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When Chemistry Meets Biology – Generating Innovative Concepts, Methods and Tools for Scientific Discovery in the Plant Sciences by Erich Kombrink,Markus Kaiser Pdf

Biologically active small molecules have increasingly been applied in plant biology to dissect and understand biological systems. This is evident from the frequent use of potent and selective inhibitors of enzymes or other biological processes such as transcription, translation, or protein degradation. In contrast to animal systems, which are nurtured from drug research, the systematic development of novel bioactive small molecules as research tools for plant systems is a largely underexplored research area. This is surprising since bioactive small molecules bear great potential for generating new, powerful tools for dissecting diverse biological processes. In particular, when small molecules are integrated into genetic strategies (thereby defining “chemical genetics”), they may help to circumvent inherent problems of classical (forward) genetics. There are now clear examples of important, fundamental discoveries originating from plant chemical genetics that demonstrate the power, but not yet fully exploited potential, of this experimental approach. These include the unraveling of molecular mechanisms and critical steps in hormone signaling, activation of defense reactions and dynamic intracellular processes. The intention of this Research Topic of Frontiers in Plant Physiology is to summarize the current status of research at the interface between chemistry and biology and to identify future research challenges. The research topic covers diverse aspects of plant chemical biology, including the identification of bioactive small molecules through screening processes from chemical libraries and natural sources, which rely on robust and quantitative high-throughput bioassays, the critical evaluation and characterization of the compound’s activity (selectivity) and, ultimately, the identification of its protein target(s) and mode-of-action, which is yet the biggest challenge of all. Such well-characterized, selective chemicals are attractive tools for basic research, allowing the functional dissection of plant signaling processes, or for applied purposes, if designed for protection of crop plants from disease. New methods and data mining tools for assessing the bioactivity profile of compounds, exploring the chemical space for structure–function relationships, and comprehensive chemical fingerprinting (metabolomics) are also important strategies in plant chemical biology. In addition, there is a continuing need for diverse target-specific bioprobes that help profiling enzymatic activities or selectively label protein complexes or cellular compartments. To achieve these goals and to add suitable probes and methods to the experimental toolbox, plant biologists need to closely cooperate with synthetic chemists. The development of such tailored chemicals that beyond application in basic research can modify traits of crop plants or target specific classes of weeds or pests by collaboration of applied and academic research groups may provide a bright future for plant chemical biology. The current Research Topic covers the breadth of the field by presenting original research articles, methods papers, reviews, perspectives and opinions.

Author : Linda E. Graham,James M. Graham,Lee Warren Wilcox
Publisher : Prentice Hall
Page : 712 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Science
ISBN : STANFORD:36105114591147

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Plant Biology by Linda E. Graham,James M. Graham,Lee Warren Wilcox Pdf

[In this book], you will learn that plant biology is more than learning the names of plants and their parts. Plant biology also considers how and why plants are so important in the world, explaining many practical applications and issues appearing in the news media. This textbook is designed to aid your discovery by focusing on the biological concepts that every educated citizen should know in order to make well-informed decisions that will affect us all.-Pref.

Author : Lincoln Taiz,Lee Taiz
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 545 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780190490263

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Flora Unveiled by Lincoln Taiz,Lee Taiz Pdf

Sex in animals has been known for at least ten thousand years, and this knowledge was put to good use during animal domestication in the Neolithic period. In stark contrast, sex in plants wasn't discovered until the late 17th century, long after the domestication of crop plants. Even after its discovery, the "sexual theory" continued to be hotly debated and lampooned for another 150 years, pitting the "sexualists" against the "asexualists". Why was the notion of sex in plants so contentious for so long? "Flora Unveiled" is a deep history of perceptions about plant gender and sexuality, beginning in the Ice Age and ending in the middle of the nineteenth century, with the elucidation of the complete plant life cycle. Linc and Lee Taiz show that a gender bias that plants are unisexual and female (a "one-sex model") prevented the discovery of plant sex and delayed its acceptance long after the theory was definitively proven. The book explores the various sources of this gender bias, beginning with women's role as gatherers, crop domesticators, and the first farmers. In the myths and religions of the Bronze and Iron Ages, female deities were strongly identified with flowers, trees, and agricultural abundance, and during Middle Ages and Renaissance, this tradition was assimilated into Christianity in the person of Mary. The one-sex model of plants continued into the Early Modern Period, and experienced a resurgence during the eighteenth century Enlightenment and again in the nineteenth century Romantic movement. Not until Wilhelm Hofmeister demonstrated the universality of sex in the plant kingdom was the controversy over plant sex finally laid to rest. Although "Flora Unveiled" focuses on the discovery of sex in plants, the history serves as a cautionary tale of how strongly and persistently cultural biases can impede the discovery and delay the acceptance of scientific advances.

Author : Satish C. Bhatla,Manju A. Lal
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 906 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2023-12-04
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789819957361

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Plant Physiology, Development and Metabolism by Satish C. Bhatla,Manju A. Lal Pdf

This textbook is second edition of popular textbook of plant physiology and metabolism. The first edition of this book gained noteworthy acceptance (more than 4.9 Million downloads) among graduate and masters level students and faculty world over, with many Universities recommending it as a preferred reading in their syllabi. The second edition provides up to date and latest information on all the topics covered while also including the basic concepts. The text is supported with clear, easy to understand Figures, Tables, Box items, summaries, perspectives, thought-provoking multiple-choice questions, latest references for further reading, glossary and a detailed subject index. Authors have also added a number of key concepts, discoveries in the form of boxed- items in each chapter. Plant physiology deals with understanding the various processes, functioning, growth, development and survival of plants in normal and stressful conditions. The study involves analysis of the above-stated processes at molecular, sub-cellular, cellular, tissue and plant level in relation with its surrounding environment. Plant physiology is an experimental science, and its concepts are very rapidly changing through applications from chemical biology, cytochemical, fluorometric, biochemical and molecular techniques, and metabolomic and proteomic analysis. Consequently, this branch of modern plant biology has experienced significant generation of new information in most areas. The newer concepts so derived are being also rapidly put into applications in crop physiology. Novel molecules, such nanourea, nitric oxide, gaseous signalling molecules like hydrogen sulphide, are rapidly finding significant applications among crop plants. This textbook, therefore, brings forth an inclusive coverage of the field contained in 35 chapters, divided into five major units. It serves as essential reading material for post-graduate and undergraduate students of botany, plant sciences, plant physiology, agriculture, forestry, ecology, soil science, and environmental sciences. This textbook is also of interest to teachers, researchers, scientists, and policymakers.

Author : C. Neal Stewart, Jr.
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 452 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2016-03-21
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781118820124

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Plant Biotechnology and Genetics by C. Neal Stewart, Jr. Pdf

Focused on basics and processes, this textbook teaches plant biology and agriculture applications with summary and discussion questions in each chapter. Updates each chapter to reflect advances / changes since the first edition, for example: new biotechnology tools and advances, genomics and systems biology, intellectual property issues on DNA and patents, discussion of synthetic biology tools Features autobiographical essays from eminent scientists, providing insight into plant biotechnology and careers Has a companion website with color images from the book and PowerPoint slides Links with author's own website that contains teaching slides and graphics for professors and students: http://bit.ly/2CI3mjp

Author : Govindjee,J.T. Beatty,H. Gest,J.F. Allen
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 1304 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2006-07-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781402033247

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Discoveries in Photosynthesis by Govindjee,J.T. Beatty,H. Gest,J.F. Allen Pdf

"Life Is Bottled Sunshine" [Wynwood Reade, Martyrdom of Man, 1924]. This inspired phrase is a four-word summary of the significance of photosynthesis for life on earth. The study of photosynthesis has attracted the attention of a legion of biologists, biochemists, chemists and physicists for over 200 years. Discoveries in Photosynthesis presents a sweeping overview of the history of photosynthesis investigations, and detailed accounts of research progress in all aspects of the most complex bioenergetic process in living organisms. Conceived of as a way of summarizing the history of research advances in photosynthesis as of millennium 2000, the book evolved into a majestic and encyclopedic saga involving all of the basic sciences. The book contains 111 papers, authored by 132 scientists from 19 countries. It includes overviews; timelines; tributes; minireviews on excitation energy transfer, reaction centers, oxygen evolution, light-harvesting and pigment-protein complexes, electron transport and ATP synthesis, techniques and applications, biogenesis and membrane architecture, reductive and assimilatory processes, transport, regulation and adaptation, Genetics, and Evolution; laboratories and national perspectives; and retrospectives that end in a list of photosynthesis symposia, books and conferences. Informal and formal photographs of scientists make it a wonderful book to have. This book is meant not only for the researchers and graduate students, but also for advanced undergraduates in Plant Biology, Microbiology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Biophysics and History of Science.

Author : Terri Grodzicker
Publisher : John Donald
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Botany
ISBN : 1621820254

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The Biology of Plants by Terri Grodzicker Pdf

Plants are integral to human wellbeing, and many species have been domesticated for over ten thousand years. Evidence of plant scientific investigation and classification can be found in ancient texts from cultures around the world (Chinese, Indian, Greco-Roman, Muslim etc.), while early modern botany can be traced to the late 15th and early 16th centuries in Europe. During the past several decades plant biology has been revolutionized first by molecular biology and then by the genomic era. The model organism Arabidopsis thaliana has proved an invaluable tool for investigation into fundamental processes in plant biology, many of which share commonalities with animal biology. Plant-specific processes from reproduction to immunity and second messengers have also yielded to extensive investigation. With the genomes of more than thirty plant species now available and many more planned in the near future, the impact on our understanding of plant evolution and biology continues to grow. Our increased ability to engineer plant species to a variety of ends may provide novel solutions to ensure adequate and reliable food production and renewable energy even as climate change impacts our environment. The decision to focus the 2012 Symposium on plant science reflects the enormous research progress achieved in recent years, and is intended to provide a broad synthesis of the current state of the field, setting the stage for future discoveries and application. This is the first Symposium in this historic series focused exclusively on the botanical sciences. Plants are integral to human wellbeing, and many species have been domesticated for over ten thousand years. Evidence of plant scientific investigation and classification can be found in ancient texts from cultures around the world (Chinese, Indian, Greco-Roman, Muslim etc.), while early modern botany can be traced to the late 15th and early 16th centuries in Europe. During the past several decades plant biology has been revolutionized first by molecular biology and then by the genomic era. The model organism Arabidopsis thaliana has proved an invaluable tool for investigation into fundamental processes in plant biology, many of which share commonalities with animal biology. Plant-specific processes from reproduction to immunity and second messengers have also yielded to extensive investigation. With the genomes of more than thirty plant species now available and many more planned in the near future, the impact on our understanding of plant evolution and biology continues to grow. Our increased ability to engineer plant species to a variety of ends may provide novel solutions to ensure adequate and reliable food production and renewable energy even as climate change impacts our environment. The decision to focus the 2012 Symposium on plant science reflects the enormous research progress achieved in recent years, and is intended to provide a broad synthesis of the current state of the field, setting the stage for future discoveries and application. This is the first Symposium in this historic series focused exclusively on the botanical sciences.

Author : Erich Grotewold,Joseph Chappell,Elizabeth A. Kellogg
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2015-04-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781118539361

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Plant Genes, Genomes and Genetics by Erich Grotewold,Joseph Chappell,Elizabeth A. Kellogg Pdf

Plant Genes, Genomes and Genetics provides a comprehensive treatment of all aspects of plant gene expression. Unique in explaining the subject from a plant perspective, it highlights the importance of key processes, many first discovered in plants, that impact how plants develop and interact with the environment. This text covers topics ranging from plant genome structure and the key control points in how genes are expressed, to the mechanisms by which proteins are generated and how their activities are controlled and altered by posttranslational modifications. Written by a highly respected team of specialists in plant biology with extensive experience in teaching at undergraduate and graduate level, this textbook will be invaluable for students and instructors alike. Plant Genes, Genomes and Genetics also includes: specific examples that highlight when and how plants operate differently from other organisms special sections that provide in-depth discussions of particular issues end-of-chapter problems to help students recapitulate the main concepts rich, full-colour illustrations and diagrams clearly showing important processes in plant gene expression a companion website with PowerPoint slides, downloadable figures, and answers to the questions posed in the book Aimed at upper level undergraduates and graduate students in plant biology, this text is equally suited for advanced agronomy and crop science students inclined to understand molecular aspects of organismal phenomena. It is also an invaluable starting point for professionals entering the field of plant biology.