Double Fertilization
Publication year: 2006
ISBN: 978-3-540-27792-7
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Double Fertilization" provides a comprehensive overview of all aspects of this central event in the reproduction and development of flowering plants. Written by Val Raghavan, The Ohio State University, an acknowledged expert in plant developmental biology, the book vividly describes the molecular and cellular steps of the unique and complex fertilization process that culminates in the formation of embryo and endosperm, focusing on the latest results from the model plant Arabidopsis. The text is complemented by excellent illustrations, including 16 color plates.
Subject: Biomedical and Life Sciences, Arabidopsis, Embryo, Embryogenesis, Grains, Seeds, developmental biology, genetic engineering, genetics, plant development, quality
