Full Description
The study of plant physiology is of great importance to a range of professionals, including plant physiologists, agronomists, horticulturists, ecologists, and biochemists. This book aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the various techniques used to study plant processes. It covers topics such as crop physiology, stress testing, water potential and flow in plants, gas measurements, growth equations, and plant product estimations. Additionally, the book also includes discussions on climate change and the use of phytotron and rhizotron.
The book is intended to help readers understand the latest procedures used to address problems in plant physiology. The results presented are based on fundamental principles of physics and are designed to be used in conjunction with a standard text on plant physiology. The book includes brief explanations of the elementary principles underlying the techniques discussed. The chapters on hormones, tissue culture, and seed technology are particularly useful for students. Overall, it is hoped that this book will serve the needs of students, teachers, and researchers in the field of plant physiology.
Contents
1. Importance of Plant / Crop Physiology in Agriculture
2. Plant Physiology Laboratory
3. Osmotic Pressure Potential by Plasmolytic Method
4. Separation of Plant Pigments by Chemical Method
5. Determination of Stomatal Frequency and Stomatal Index
6. Transpiration
7. Oxygen Evolution During Photochemical Reaction
8. Measurement of Photosynthetic Rates by Gas Exchange Techniques
9. Growth Regulators
10. Seed Physiology
11. Tissue Culture Techniques
12. Growth Analysis
13. Hydroponics and Plant Nutrition
14. Tests for Various Stresses in Crop Plants
15. Analysis for Carbohydrates
16. Nitrogen and Protein Analysis
17. Analytical Methods for Fats and Fatty Acids
18. Micronutrient Analysis
19. Determination of Phytochemicals
20. Climate Change, Phytotron and Rhizotron
