Plant Development | M.Sc Botany (PDF)
Plant Development written by Prabhat & Nitu Nisha is a great book for understanding Plant development and its Biology, book available in PDF download. The Book Design specially for Degree Students who do master in Botany or belong subjects.
The study of plant development and anatomy reveals the extraordinary and dynamic processes by which a single cell transforms into a complex, highly organized living architecture. Unlike animals, plants continuously generate new organs throughout their lifespan and must dynamically adapt their growth to environmental conditions. This book is designed to provide a comprehensive, clear, and structured exploration of these intricate developmental and anatomical phenomena.
The core objective of this book is to make complex botanical processes accessible without sacrificing scientific rigor. It is thoughtfully structured to serve as an essential resource for undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) students of botany, researchers, and candidates rigorously preparing for competitive life science and state examinations.
I extend my sincere gratitude to all the mentors, educators, and peers whose insights have shaped this work. It is my hope that this book not only serves as a valuable academic tool but also deepens your appreciation for the remarkable mechanisms of plant life. Suggestions and feedback from readers to enhance future editions are warmly welcomed.
Unit I
- Unique Features of Plant Development
- Differences Between Plant and Animal Development
- Seed Germination and Seedling Growth: Metabolism of Nucleic Acids and Proteins
- Mobilization of Food Reserves
- Tropism
- Hormonal Control of Seedling Growth
- Gene Expression and the Use of Mutants in Understanding Seedling Development
Unit II
- Organization of the Shoot Apical Meristem (SAM)
- Cytological and Molecular Analysis
- Control of Cell Division and Cell Communication
- Tissue Differentiation and Wood Formation
- Secretory Ducts and Laticifers
- Development of Wood in the Context of Environmental Factors
Unit III
- Organization of the Root Apical Meristem (RAM)
- Cell Fates and Lineages
- Vascular Tissue Differentiation
- Lateral Roots and Root Hairs
- Root-Microbe Interaction
- Leaf Growth and Differentiation
- Phyllotaxy
- Control of Leaf Formation
- Differentiation of the Epidermis
- Mesophyll Differentiation
Unit IV
- Plant Tissues: Meristem and Permanent Tissue
- Parenchyma
- Collenchyma
- Sclerenchyma: Fibres and Sclereids
- Xylem and Phloem: Structure, Origin, and Differentiation
- Secondary Growth
- Ray and Fusiform Initials
- Secondary Growth in Dicot Stem and Root
- Abnormal/Anomalous Secondary Growth in Monocot Stems
- Abnormal/Anomalous Secondary Growth in Dicot Stems
