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Presents the latest developments in the study of root origin, composition, formation, and behavior for the production of novel oharmaceutical and medicinal compounds, agrochemicals, dyes, flavors, and pesticides.

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Author:   Yoav Waisel (Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel) ,  Amram Eshel (Tel Aviv University, Israel) ,  Tom Beeckman (Ghent University, Belgium) ,  Uzi Kafkafi
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Inc
Imprint:   CRC Press Inc
Edition:   3rd New edition
Dimensions:   Width: 21.60cm , Height: 6.60cm , Length: 27.90cm
Weight:   2.767kg
ISBN:  

9780824706319

ISBN 10:   0824706315
Pages:   1146
Publication Date:   29 March 2002
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Replaced By:   9781439846483
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Awaiting stock  

Table of Contents

The origin and characteristics of roots: the origin of roots; characteristics and functions of root systems. The root system - structure and development: the root cap - structure and function; cellular patterning in root meristems - its origins andsignificance. Root genetics: maize root system and genetic analysis of its formation; root architecture - wheat as a model plant. Research techniques for root studies: root research methods; aeroponics - a tool for root research under minimalenvironmental restrictions. The regulation of root growth: auxins in the biology of roots; gibberellins. Physiological aspects of root systems: respiratory patterns in roots in relation to their functioning; root pH regulation.

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a critical reference for anyone who is even peripherally interested in roots and root function.sufficiently comprehensive. an excellent book.a must have for any collegiate library, and a critical reference for a serious root researcher. -Crop Science the first attempt to summarize new findings concerning plant roots biologyvery important. -APP an excellent referenceextensive and intensive in its coverage of plants rootscontains a wealth of significant literature. -Economic Botany The contents of this book represent the most comprehensive text on the root research literature available to date. an accessible and valuable reference work

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