A Textbook Of Botany By

This is a multi-volume work that has been serving the undergraduate and postgraduate students of botany for more than four decades. It has equally been used for several competitive examinations. The book covers the fundamentals of bacteria, mycoplasmas, cyanobacteria, archaebacteria, viruses, fungi, lichens, plant pathology and algae. Over the years, it has earned acclaim as being students’ favourite, as it explains the topics in a very comprehensible language. It has been thoroughly revised to include the newfound knowledge acquired by recent research in botany. The revised edition also comes in a more attractive format for better understanding of the subject. New in this Edition • Improved categorization of bacteria, cyanobacteria, archaebacteria, fungi, viruses and algae in the major groups of organisms. • Modern classification of fungi and algae. • Study of fungal diversity based on the development of molecular methods. • Life cycle of Neurospora, and genetics of Neurospora. • Topics on fungal biotechnology and algal biotechnology explore the molecular methods in which they are exploited by man.

Botany: An Introduction to Plant Biology, Seventh Edition provides a modern and comprehensive overview of the fundamentals of botany while retaining the important focus of natural selection, analysis of botanical phenomena, and diversity.

Originally published in 1915, this textbook provides a comprehensive and readily understandable treatment of botany. Principally aimed at secondary school plant science students and botanists in preparation for examinations, the book assumes no prior scientific knowledge and identifies and describes the different types of plant communities and the biology behind how these communities flourish and thrive. The book is divided into six sections: 'The functions of plant organs', 'Form and structure', 'Reproduction', 'The classification of plants', 'Plants in relation to their environment' and 'Seedless plants'. Clearly written, self contained, detailed and replete with illustrations and photographs, this book will serve as an indispensable reference guide for those who are beginners in the subject but also as a trustworthy compendium for students, scholars and specialists, and will be of considerable value to anyone interested in horticulture, phycology and ecology.

During its 40 years of existence A Textbook of Botany, a multi-volume work, has established itself as a student-friendly book that explains the intricacies of botany in a very simple and interesting manner. The book was originally written for undergraduate students but over the years it has also proved helpful to postgraduates and those taking competitive examinations. The book has been revised extensively to include the latest discoveries and innovations in botany.NEW IN THIS EDITION• Life cycles of Osmunda, Adiantum and Gleichenia added.• Topics like "Bryophyta as Indicators of Pollution" and "Peristome in Bryales" added.• New and bigger format.

This textbook presents a comprehensive treatment of Angiosperms by discussing its vital components, Taxonomy, Anatomy, Embryology including Tissue Culture and Economic Botany. Written in a simple and lucid style, it has abundance of relevant illustrations with self-explanatory diagrams. Information on new angiospermic families enhances the utility of the book. It caters primarily to the requirements of undergraduate students of Botany and would also be a useful source of reference for postgraduate students & candidates appearing for several competitive examinations.