Botany and related subjects.: Books

The central theme of Green Plants, first published in 2000, is the astonishing diversity of forms found in the plant kingdom, from the simplicity of prokaryotic algae to the myriad complexities of flowering plants. The book is arranged according to generally accepted classification schemes, beginning with algae (prokaryotic and eukaryotic) and moving through mosses, liverworts, fern allies, ferns and gymnosperms to flowering plants. Copiously illustrated throughout, it provides a concise account of all algae and land plants, with information on topics from cellular structure to life cycles and reproduction. The authors maintain a refreshingly cautious approach in discussions of possible phylogenetic relationships and include newly emerging information on features of plants known only as fossils. This edition has been completely updated to reflect current views on the origin of the major groups of plants, providing a resource for students of botany, and for researchers needing a comprehensive reference to the plant kingdom.

Surveys techniques for studying the location and function of proteins within a cell, with an emphasis on microscopy. Introduces fluorescent probes, cytometry, microinjection, micromanipulation, the isolation of cytoplasmic organelles, and classical histochemistry- Booknews.com

Demonstrates how people and domesticated plants have formed a similarly reciprocal relationship. Links four fundamental human desires - sweetness, beauty, intoxication, and control - with the plants that satisfy them: the apple, the tulip, marijuana, and the potato. Illustrates how the plants have evolved to satisfy humankind's most basic yearnings- Publisher

Glossary of more than 2,400 terms used to describe vascular plants in botany- Publisher

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.