Genetics and Breeding of Plants Author : Ava Gibson Subject : Botany and Plant Science ISBN :9781639872558 The branch of biology which focuses on genetic variations and heredity in case of plants is called plant genetics. It is used to modify the genetic structure of staple crops to increase yields, provide Read More |
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Author : Edward Ackles Subject : Botany and Plant Science ISBN :9781639872756 Botany, also known as plant biology, is the study of plant life. Plants have been used as food, medicine and in science, which makes their study extremely important in today's time. This field studies Read More |
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Author : Remi Ford Subject : Botany and Plant Science ISBN :9781639873715 The branch of science which studies and analyses the methods involved in protecting the crops from different agents such as pests, weeds, and other organisms which cause damage to them is called crop protection. Read More |
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Nitrogen Fixation: Biology and Ecology Author : Sara Langer Subject : Botany and Plant Science ISBN :9781639873975 The process of converting atmospheric nitrogen into ammonia and other nitrogenous compounds in soil is termed as nitrogen fixation. Most of the biological nitrogen is fixed by prokaryotic bacteria. A few Read More |
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Author : Kevin Sterling Subject : Botany and Plant Science ISBN :9781639874316 Plant genes determine what traits the plant will have. The science of modifying these characteristic traits of plants to produce desired traits is known as plant breeding. It is done to improve the quality Read More |
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Plant Ecology: An Integrated Approach Author : Jack Walker Subject : Botany and Plant Science ISBN :9781639874323 Plant ecology is a subdiscipline of ecology. It is the study of the distribution and abundance of plants, the effects of environmental factors upon them, and the interactions among plants and other organisms. Read More |
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Plant Physiology and Development Author : Edgar Crombie Subject : Botany and Plant Science ISBN :9781639874347 The subdiscipline of botany which studies the functioning of plants is known as plant physiology. It aims to understand the fundamental processes which occur in plants, such as respiration, photosynthesis, Read More |
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Pollination and Floral Ecology Author : Blake Hughes Subject : Botany and Plant Science ISBN :9781639874392 Flowers are structures produced by angiosperms or flowering plants. Their evolutionary history has been shaped by their association with pollinators, primarily insects. The transfer of pollen grains from Read More |
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Weed Science: Principles and Applications Author : Remi Ford Subject : Botany and Plant Science ISBN :9781639875689 The plants which are considered undesirable or troublesome and grow in places where they are not desired are known as weeds. Some common examples of everyday weeds are thistle, garlic mustard and dandelion. Read More |
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Aquaculture: Aquatic Animals and Plants Author : Douglas Rodriquez Subject : Fisheries and Aquaculture ISBN :9781639870547 Aquaculture is concerned with the farming of aquatic plants and animals, such as fish, algae, crustaceans, mollusks, etc. In aquaculture, freshwater and saltwater organisms are cultivated under controlled Read More |