Biochemistry and Molecular Biology of Plants

<p><b><i>Biochemistry and Molecular Biology of Plants, 2nd Edition</i></b> has been hailed as a major contribution to the plant sciences literature and critical acclaim has been matched by global sales success. Maintaining the scope and focus of the first edition, the second will provide a major update, include much new material and reorganise some chapters to further improve the presentation.</p> <p>This book is meticulously organised and richly illustrated, having over 1,000 full-colour illustrations and 500 photographs. It is divided into five parts covering: Compartments, Cell Reproduction, Energy Flow, Metabolic and Developmental Integration, and Plant Environment and Agriculture. Specific changes to this edition include:</p> <ul> <li>Completely revised with over half of the chapters having a major rewrite.</li> <li>Includes two new chapters on signal transduction and responses to pathogens.</li> <li>Restructuring of section on cell reproduction for improved presentation.</li> <li>Dedicated website to include all illustrative material.</li> </ul> <p><i>Biochemistry and Molecular Biology of Plants</i> holds a unique place in the plant sciences literature as it provides the only comprehensive, authoritative, integrated single volume book in this essential field of study.</p>