Guide To Anatomy Of Seed Plants

Intended as a text for upper-division undergraduates, graduate students and as a potential reference, this broad-scoped resource is extensive in its educational appeal by providing a new concept-based organization with end-of-chapter literature references, self-quizzes, and illustration interpretation. The concept-based, pedagogical approach, in contrast to the classic discipline-based approach, was specifically chosen to make the teaching and learning of plant anatomy more accessible for students. In addition, for instructors whose backgrounds may not primarily be plant anatomy, the features noted above are designed to provide sufficient reference material for organization and class presentation. This text is unique in the extensive use of over 1150 high-resolution color micrographs, color diagrams and scanning electron micrographs. Another feature is frequent side-boxes that highlight the relationship of plant anatomy to specialized investigations in plant molecular biology, classical investigations, functional activities, and research in forestry, environmental studies and genetics, as well as other fields. Each of the 19 richly-illustrated chapters has an abstract, a list of keywords, an introduction, a text body consisting of 10 to 20 concept-based sections, and a list of references and additional readings. At the end of each chapter, the instructor and student will find a section-by-section concept review, concept connections, concept assessment (10 multiple-choice questions), and concept applications. Answers to the assessment material are found in an appendix. An index and a glossary with over 700 defined terms complete the volume.

This is an authoritative text/reference on the structure and development of seed plants. It presents the latest concepts in plant anatomy through experimental, histochemical, and ultrastructural approaches to the study of biological material. The book also includes new concepts and terms; expanded sections on flower, fruit, and seed; and a new description of characters used in keying out woods.· Development Of The Seed Plant · The Cell · Cell Wall · Parenchyma And Collenchyma · Sclerenchyma · Epidermis · Xylem: General Structure And Cell Types · Xylem: Variation In Wood Structure · Vascular Cambium · Phloem · Periderm · Secretory Structures · The Root: Primary State Of Growth · The Root: Secondary State Of Growth And Adventitious Roots · The Stem: Primary State Of Growth · The Stem: Secondary Growth And Structural Types · The Leaf: Basic Structure And Development · The Leaf: Variations In Structure · The Flower: Structure And Development · The Flower: Reproductive Cycle · The Fruit · The Seed · Embryo And Seedling

This guide covers genetics, reproduction and life cycles as major physiological processes.

Mouthwatering heirlooms, exciting hybrids, sensational herbs, colorful flowers - you dream of a garden overflowing with vibrant, healthy plants. Turn your dream garden into reality with seeds you save and start yourself! With easy ideas on harvesting, storing, sowing and nurturing your seeds into flourishing plants, this helpful guide gives you a sure path from start to success. In it, you get: A look at seed and plant anatomy and how pollination works. Simple suggestions for identifying seeds to save, and for gathering and prepping seeds for next year's garden. Guidance on germinating seeds, indoors or out, using scarification or stratification. Tips for transplanting, thinning, hardening off, and protecting seedlings from weather, pests and disease. Easy ideas for cross-breeding plants and creating hybrids suited to your garden and climate. A comprehensive directory of botanical names and harvesting, germination, and sowing data for hundreds of plants. The Complete Idiot's Guide To Seed Saving And Starting is an essential resource to reap richer results with plants grown from your own seeds!