Ethylene in Plant Biology

By Page W. Morgan, Mikal E. Saltveit Jr., Frederick B. Abeles, et al.

Ethylene in Plant Biology, Second Edition provides a definitive survey of what is currently known about this structurally simplest of all plant growth regulators. This volume contains all new material plus a bibliographic guide to the complete literature of this field. Progress in molecular biology and biotechnology as well as biochemistry, plant physiology, development, regulation, and environmental aspects is covered in nine chapters co-authored by three eminent authorities in plant ethylene research. This volume is the modern text reference for all researchers and students of ethylene in plant and agricultural science.Completely updatedConcise, readable style for students and professionalContains an extensive bibliographic guide to the original literatureWell illustrated with diagrams and photographsThorough coverage of: ethylene and ethephon roles and effects stress ethylene, biosynthesis of ethylene, molecular biology of ethylene, action of ethylene, agricultural uses of ethylene

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0120414511
• ISBN13: 9780120414512
• Release Date: June 1992
• Publisher: Academic Press
• Length: 414 Pages
• Weight: 1.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.4" x 9.2"