Biology of Plants

Long acclaimed as the definitive introductory botany text for majors, Biology of Plantsis especially known for its comprehensive coverage and its magnificent art program. The new edition offers a wealth of new information, especially in the areas of taxonomy, genomics, plant hormones, and Arabidopsis research.

Preface

v

Botany: An Introduction

1

(13)

SECTION 1 Biology of the Plant Cel

14

(74)

The Molecular Composition of Plant Cells

15

(20)

The Plant Cell and the Cell Cycle

35

(36)

The Movement of Substances into and out of Cells

71

(17)

SECTION 2 Energetics

88

(52)

The Flow of Energy

89

(13)

Respiration

102

(13)

Photosynthesis, Light, and Life

115

(25)

SECTION 3 Genetics and Evolution

140

(78)

Sexual Reproduction and Heredity

141

(22)

The Chemistry of Heredity and Gene Expression

163

(17)

Recombinant DNA Technology, Plant Biotechnology, and Genomics

180

(18)

The Process of Evolution

198

(20)

SECTION 4 Diversity

218

(278)

Systematics: The Science of Biological Diversity

219

(19)

Prokaryotes and Viruses

238

(22)

Fungi

260

(36)

Protista: Algae and Heterotrophic Protists

296

(49)

Bryophytes

345

(23)

Seedless Vascular Plants

368

(40)

Gymnosperms

408

(26)

Introduction to the Angiosperms

434

(18)

Evolution of the Angiosperms

452

(23)

Plants and People

475

(21)

SECTION 5 The Angiosperm Plant Body: Structure and Development

496

(106)

Early Development of the Plant Body

497

(13)

Cells and Tissues of the Plant Body

510

(18)

The Root: Structure and Development

528

(19)

The Shoot: Primary Structure and Development

547

(33)

Secondary Growth in Stems

580

(22)

SECTION 6 Physiology of Seed Plants

602

(1)

Regulating Growth and Development: The Plant Hormones

603

(19)

External Factors and Plant Growth

622

(23)

Plant Nutrition and Soils

645

(22)

The Movement of Water and Solutes in Plants

667

SECTION 7 Ecology On the Web: www.whfreeman.com/raven

The Dynamics of Communities and Ecosystems

Global Ecology

Appendix: Classification of Organisms

1

(1)

Suggestions for Further Reading

1

(1)

Glossary

1

(1)

Illustration Credits

1

(1)

Index

1

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