Overview

Whereas the adult body plan of an animal is established largely during embryogenesis, the body plan of a plant is elaborated throughout its life, through the activity of meristematic tissues. Although many of the patterning mechanisms that operate during embryogenesis in animal systems are becoming understood in molecular terms, the extent to which analogous mechanisms underpin the formation and function of meristematic tissues in plants remains unclear. This volume takes a fresh look at the essential nature of meristematic tissues and the manner in which they contribute to the growth and development of the plant. Authors pay special attention to the molecular mechanisms underlying meristem formation and maintenance, while at the same time integrating them with existing physiological and anatomical information. The volume is directed at researchers and professionals in plant genetics, developmental biology, molecular biology and physiology.

Full Product Details

Author:   Michael T. McManus (Institute of Molecular BioSciences, Massey University, New Zealand) ,  Bruce Veit (AgResearch Grasslands, Palmerston North, New Zealand)
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Imprint:   Wiley-Blackwell
Volume:   No. 8
Dimensions:   Width: 16.60cm , Height: 2.10cm , Length: 24.40cm
Weight:   0.765kg
ISBN:  

9781841272276

ISBN 10:   1841272272
Pages:   320
Publication Date:   01 January 2002
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock  
The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available.

Table of Contents

The organization and function of plant meristems; The vegetative meristem; Shoot apical meristem formation in higher plant embryogenesis; Genetic control of reproductive meristems; Axillary meristem development; Phyllotaxis in higher plants; Axial patterning and meristematic growth in leaves; Regulation of cell division in plants; The root meristem; References; Index.

Reviews

Author Information

Tab Content 6

Author Website:  

Customer Reviews

Recent Reviews

No review item found!

Add your own review!

Countries Available

All regions