Plant Reproduction

Book Details

• Author: T. Pullaiah, K. Lakshminarayana & B. Hanumantha Rao

• Publisher: Scientific Publishers

• Language: English

• Edition: 1st Edition

• Year of Publication: 2008

• ISBN: 9788172335502

• Pages: 350

• Cover: Paperback

• Dimensions: 5.75 x 8.75 inches

• Weight: 300 gm

About the Book
"Plant Reproduction" is the revised edition of the earlier book, Embryology of Angiosperms, updated to align with the UGC syllabus. The book now encompasses a broader scope under the title Plant Reproduction, with a newly introduced chapter on Floral Characters, Pollination Mechanisms, and Vectors by Prof. A. Janaki Bai from the Department of Botany, Andhra University.

This concise, fully illustrated book provides a comprehensive exploration of plant reproduction, making it a valuable resource for both students and teachers in colleges and universities. The text is written in an accessible manner, ensuring that essential concepts in plant reproduction are covered in sufficient depth. Topics include development and structure of male and female gametophytes, palynology, pollination, sexual incompatibility, and development of endosperm and embryo.

Additionally, the book addresses complex topics like polyembryony, apomixis, and the role of embryology in taxonomy. It also includes chapters on experimental embryology, making it an essential reference for those studying or researching in the fields of plant biology and reproduction.

Salient Features

• A comprehensive guide to plant reproduction and embryology.

• New chapters on floral characters, pollination mechanisms, and vectors.

• Includes topics like palynology, sexual incompatibility, and apomixis.

• Fully illustrated, concise, and suitable for students and teachers in botany and plant sciences.

• Covers experimental embryology and its relevance to taxonomy.

This book is a must-have for anyone studying plant reproduction, embryology, and botany, especially in the context of higher education and research in plant sciences.