Molecular Genetics of Plant Development
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Molecular Genetics of Plant Development by Stephen H Howell
The purpose of this text book is to present classical plant development in modern, molecular-genetic terms. The study of plant development is rapidly changing as genome sequencing projects uncover a multitude of new genes. This book provides a framework for integrating gene discovery and genome analysis into the context of plant development. Taking a systems approach, concepts in plant development are compared with those in animal development, and complex processes, such as flowering and photomorphogenesis, are presented as pathways of gene action regulated by positional and environmental cues. Emphasis is placed on organ formation, such as the development of roots, shoots and leaves, and life cycle events, for example, embryogenesis, seedling development, and the transition to flowering. Examples are drawn primarily from model plants with well-studied genetic systems, particularly Arabidopsis and maize. Molecular Genetics of Plant Development is designed to be used as a textbook for upper division or graduate courses in plant development.
'The quality of Stephen Howell's book is first classIt is well-written and up-to-date … The book is packed with helpful illustrations and photographs … an excellent book that I can wholeheartedly recommend. It sets a benchmark for future advanced undergraduate texts and I look forward to seeing further editions in due course.' Jerry Roberts, Annals of Botany
' … excellent, and it can be highly recommended for advanced students and researchers in the fields of plant development and plant molecular biology.' Biologia Plantarum
' … excellent, and it can be highly recommended for advanced students and researchers in the fields of plant development and plant molecular biology.' Biologia Plantarum
Stephen H. Howell
Iowa State University, Plant Sciences Institute, Genetics, Development and Cell Biology Department, Ames, IA, USA
Iowa State University, Plant Sciences Institute, Genetics, Development and Cell Biology Department, Ames, IA, USA
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| ISBN 13 | 9780521587846 |
| ISBN 10 | 0521587840 |
| Title | Molecular Genetics of Plant Development |
| Author | Stephen H Howell |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
| Year published | 1998-07-13 |
| Number of pages | 384 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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