Desiccation and Survival in Plants: Drying without Dying

by CABI

Overview

This book is divided into three sections: 1) the technical background of desiccation tolerance studies; 2) the frequency and levels of dehydration stress tolerance in biological systems; and 3) mehcanisms of damage and tolerance. Written by leading international authorities, this book covers orthodox and recalcitrant seeds, pollen and spores, vegetative parts, and other plant tissues.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780851995342
Publisher:	CABI
Publication date:	05/01/2002
Series:	Cabi Publishing Series
Pages:	416
Product dimensions:	6.88(w) x 9.75(h) x (d)

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Editorial Reviews

"The whole book is well edited and up-to-date. I found the list of acronyms, the glossary of terms and the inclusion of both a taxonomic and subject index made the volume very user-friendly. Get your library to buy this!"

Bulletin of the British Ecological Society

"The whole book is well edited and up-to-date. I found the list of acronyms, the glossary of terms and the inclusion of both a taxonomic and subject index made the volume very user-friendly. Get your library to buy this!"

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