Advances in Plant Physiology/Ramesh Umrani. New
Delhi, Anmol Pub., 2008, viii, 300 p., figs., ISBN 81-261-3651-3.
Contents: Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. Shoot part. 3. The leaf. 4. Germination of seeds. 5. Growth physiology. 6. Plant cell. 7. Transpiration. 8. Translocation. 9. Nutrition of plants. 10. Reproduction of plants. 11. Breeding of plants. 12. Diseases of plants. 13. Plant pathology. Index.
"Advances in Plant Physiology is an exhaustive introductory text for the students of plant sciences. This book is written so as to meet the need of students preparing for B.Sc. and M.Sc. examinations of Indian Universities. Keeping in mind, this book has been prepared to present the subject-matter in an easily understandable way without sacrificing the essential details and principles and yet avoiding redundant matter and unnecessary complications. This book is expected to meet adequately the need of the students for whom it is meant." (jacket)