Book Details

• Publisher: Scientific International Pvt. Ltd.

• ISBN: 9789386479365

• Author: Nautiyal

• Subject: Agricultural Science

• Language: English

• Binding: Paperback

• Copyright Year: 2020

About the Book

Plant Growth and Development focuses on the workings of growing plants, emphasizing the role of experiments in shaping scientific generalizations. This book is designed to present plant physiology in a way that aligns with modern understanding in both laboratory and field settings. It avoids the preoccupation with biochemistry and nutrition, instead offering a focused approach on growth and development, making it highly relevant to students studying agricultural science.

The book is divided into five parts:

• Part I: Assimilation – Photosynthesis, Organic Translocation, Inorganic Translocation, Mobilization

• Part II: Growth – Auxins, Gibberellins, Kinins, Inhibitors, Differential Growth

• Part III: Development – Juvenility, Senescence, Flowering, Fruit Set, Fruit Growth, Dormancy

• Part IV: Environmental Physiology – Light, Radiation, Temperature, Water

• Part V: Chemical Modification of Plants – Applications of Chemicals to Plants

The author uses experimental evidence and a case-history approach to illustrate plant physiological concepts, providing students with a deeper understanding of plant functions and the inconsistencies that arise in scientific research.