Principles Of Plant Physiology

The book principles of plant physiology will be found particularly useful to University students reading for pass or honours degrees. For the benefit of the latter and of others who desire to read further on the subjects dealt with, references to monographs on the respective subjects are given at the ends of some of the chapters. In addition a bibliography is appended of works cited in the text. It is hoped this will be found useful to those students who wish to obtain detailed information from the original sources.

In its 19th edition, the book continues to provide a comprehensive coverage on the basic principles of plant physiology. It focuses on the concepts of plant physiological form & functions as well as processes in crop production. Besides fulfilling the needs of undergraduate students, this book will be useful to postgraduate students and also to those appearing in various competitive examinations.

The text provides a broad explanation of the physiology for plants (their functions) from seed germination to vegetative growth, maturation, and flowering. It presents principles and results of previous and ongoing research throughout the world.