Seed Dormancy and Germination
J.W. Bradbeer
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Description for Seed Dormancy and Germination
Paperback. This text covers the physiological and ecological aspects of seed dormancy and germination in a manner suitable for advanced undergraduates. The author considers the relationship between plant form and function, and explains, in physical and chemical terms, plant growth and development. Series: Tertiary Level Biology. Num Pages: 160 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSB; PSTD; PSTL. Category: (UF) Further/Higher Education; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 210 x 148 x 9. Weight in Grams: 205.
The germination of seeds is a magical event, in which a pinch of dust-like material may give rise to all the power and the beauty of the growing plant. The mechanisms of seed dormancy, of the breaking of seed dormancy and of germination itself continue to remain shrouded in mystery, despite the best efforts of plant scientists. Perhaps we are getting there, but very slowly. This book considers germination and dormancy from the point of view of plant physiology. Plant physiologists attempt to understand the relation ship between plant form and function and to explain, in physical and chemical terms, ... Read more
The germination of seeds is a magical event, in which a pinch of dust-like material may give rise to all the power and the beauty of the growing plant. The mechanisms of seed dormancy, of the breaking of seed dormancy and of germination itself continue to remain shrouded in mystery, despite the best efforts of plant scientists. Perhaps we are getting there, but very slowly. This book considers germination and dormancy from the point of view of plant physiology. Plant physiologists attempt to understand the relation ship between plant form and function and to explain, in physical and chemical terms, ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1988
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers Group Netherlands
Number of pages
160
Condition
New
Series
Tertiary Level Biology
Number of Pages
160
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780751401080
SKU
V9780751401080
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