Plant Analysis: Comprehensive Methods and Protocols

Book Details

• Author: B.K. Garg

• Publisher: Scientific Publishers

• Language: English

• Edition: 1st Edition

• Year of Publication: 2012

• ISBN: 9789386652041

• Pages: 571

• Cover: Paperback

• Weight: 890 gm

About the Book
"Plant Analysis: Comprehensive Methods and Protocols" by B.K. Garg is a thorough and detailed laboratory manual dedicated to providing essential analytical techniques for the study of plant sciences. The book covers a wide range of methods related to Agriculture, Plant Physiology, Biochemistry, and other fields related to plant sciences. It presents clear and comprehensive protocols for nutrient analysis in plants, including estimations of macromolecules like amino acids, proteins, nucleic acids, and metabolites from fatty acid metabolism.

Specialized techniques such as the assay of enzymes in nitrogen metabolism, ammonia assimilation, photosynthetic CO2-fixation, reactive oxygen species, and carbohydrate, phosphorus, and energy metabolism are explained in detail. The book also delves into complex methodologies for Electrophoresis, Molecular Biology, Histo-enzymology, Symbiotic Nitrogen Fixation, and the assay of plant growth hormones.

This comprehensive guide is invaluable for students, researchers, and professionals involved in agricultural research and plant sciences. It serves as a one-stop solution for anyone seeking to master the analytical techniques and methodologies essential for advanced plant research. With its detailed and easy-to-follow protocols, the book is designed to aid in both academic study and practical research in the lab.