Presents comprehensive coverage of both photosynthesis (including physiology and global aspects) and photomorphogenesis in plants. An accessible, student-friendly approach to the subject is taken, providing the reader with a useful historical perspective and showing how this fascinating subject has evolved. All aspects of plant biochemistry and plant physiology are included.
Preface. Light and Pigments. Photosynthesis. CO2 Fixation. Photosynthesis Physiological and Environmental Factors. Molecular Biology of Chloroplasts. Photomorphogenesis. Photoperiodism. Selected Photobiological Responses. Signal Transduction. Glossary. Index.
...useful... (Choice, Vol. 41, No. 7, March 2004)