The Molecular Life of Plants

A stunning landmark co-publication between the AmericanSociety of Plant Biologists and Wiley-Blackwell.The Molecular Life of Plants presents students with aninnovative, integrated approach to plant science. It looks at theprocesses and mechanisms that underlie each stage of plant life anddescribes the intricate network of cellular, molecular, biochemicaland physiological events through which plants make life on landpossible. Richly illustrated, this book follows the life of theplant, starting with the seed, progressing through germination tothe seedling and mature plant, and ending with reproduction andsenescence. This seed-to-seed approach will provide students witha logical framework for acquiring the knowledge needed to fullyunderstand plant growth and development.Written by a highly respected and experienced author team TheMolecular Life of Plants will prove invaluable to studentsneeding a comprehensive, integrated introduction to the subjectacross a variety of disciplines including plant science, biologicalscience, horticulture and agriculture.