Plant Physiology

Plant physiology is a fundamental field of botany which studies the life processes and critical functions of plants. It assists us in knowing the development, growth and adaptation of plants under the environment which is of paramount importance to agriculture, horticulture, forestry and environment management. Good knowledge of plant physiology is a necessity not only to students but also to the researchers and educators who are interested in plant sciences.

The book, Plant Physiology, is a well-designed textbook that will meet the demands of the undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) students in Indian universities, as well as, research scholars and faculty. The materials are arranged in a unique and detailed way that demonstrates the basic and complex plant physiological functions.

In unit I, the topic is presented with an introduction on the importance of the topic, its scope and fundamental concepts of plant physiology.

Unit II (Part-A) deals with the basic physiology processes or the concepts such as: water relations, mineral nutrition, enzymes, photosynthesis and translocation of organic matter. The chapters focus on the way in which plants take up water and other nutrients, develop energy and allocate metabolites effectively in order to maintain growth and development.

Part-B of Unit III deals with complex topics of respiration, nitrogen and lipid metabolism, growth and development, and stress physiology. It helps in the understanding of energy production, nutrient assimilation, growth regulation by hormones, and plants response to the biotic stress and abiotic stresses.

The purpose of the book is to explain exploration of plant physiology in a simple, rational, and easily comprehensible way, and the descriptions of plant physiology capable of proving helpful in classroom studies, exam preparation, and research instrument. It is constructed to reinforce lower level of knowledge besides sustaining a greater level of comprehension among research scholars and teachers.

I believe that the book can be a great tool to various students, researchers, and educators that allows them to discover this exciting world of plant physiology.