Units, Symbols, and Terminology for Plant Physiology: A Reference for Presentation of Research Results in the Plant Sciences

by Frank B. Salisbury

Overview

This book represents a beginning toward a consensus on units, symbols, and terminology in the plant sciences. Written by 27 specialists and reviewed by several others, each discussion is condensed for easy reference, but still thorough enough to answer virtually any question concerning plant terminology. Principles are outlined and covered in readable text. Some chapters include formulas and definitions of specialized terms, while others include recommendations for suitable units. The appendices offer guidelines on presenting scientific data, such as principles of grammar, oral and poster presentations, and reporting on data from experiments that utilized growth chambers. Anyone involved in the plant sciences, particularly plant physiology, will find this an invaluable reference.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780195094459
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	10/10/1996
Pages:	256
Product dimensions:	6.44(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.51(d)

About the Author

Utah State University

Table of Contents

PART I: The Basics1. Summary of the International System of Units (SI), F. Salisbury2. Rules for Botanical Nomenclature, J. McNeill and M. Barkworth3. Statistics, D. SissonPART II: Plant Biophysics4. Basic Thermodynamic Quantities, M. Savage5. Solutions (Ionic Relations), J. Dainty6. Water Relations, J. Dainty7. Energy Transfer, F. Salisbury and M. Savage8. Phloem Transport, D. Geiger and A. van Bel9. Electromagnetic Radiation, D. Krizek and J. SagerPART III: Plant Biochemistry and Molecular Biology10. Plant Biochemistry, C. Black11. Plant Molecular Biology and Gene Designations, E. Reardon and C. PricePART IV: Plant Growth and Development12. Morphogenesis and the Kinetics of Plant Growth, R. Erickson13. Growth Analysis and Yield Components, B. Bugbee14. Plant Movements, W. Haupt15. Growth Substance, R. Cleland16. Biological Timing, W. Koukkari and B. Sweeney17. Dormancy, Photoperiodism, and Vernalization, F. Salisbury18. , Stress PhysiologyL. Fuchigami, E. Maas, J. Lyons, W. Rains, J. Raison, and K. Shackel

Editorial Reviews

"I believe the book will be of great importance and should find a place on many a plant scientists' desk—and maybe even some other broadminded souls." —Mary Bisson, Department of Biological Sciences, SUNY at Buffalo

"Very useful and up-to-date."—HortScience

"Few are as qualified to write a book of this nature as is Frank Salisbury."—Science Books & Films

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