University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Energy production in plant cells / J.H. Bryce and S.A. Hill -- Photosynthesis in Cb3s plants : the Benson-Calvin cycle and photorespiration / R.C. Leegood -- Carbon dioxide-concentrating mechanisms : Cb4s photosynthesis and crassulacean acid metabolism / R.C. Leegood -- Carbohydrate biochemistry / C.J. Smith -- Plant lipids--their metabolism, function and utilization / D.J. Murphy -- Nitrogen fixation / R.J. Smith, P.J. Lea and J.R. Gallon -- Nitrogen metabolism / P.J. Lea -- Secondary metabolism / R. Edwards and J.A. Gatehouse -- Plant pigments / G.A.F. Hendry -- Genome organization, protein synthesis and processing in plants / M.D. Watson and D.J. Murphy -- Regulation of gene expression / A.H. Shirsat, J.A. Gatehouse and N.J. Robinson -- Molecular control of development / J.A. Bryant and A.C. Cuming -- Cell culture, transformation and gene technology / R. Walden.

"As research in plant metabolism and molecular biology continues to make great progress it has become essential for plant scientists to have an overview of both disciplines, which are becoming increasingly complementary in understanding plant function." "Drawing on their own teaching and research experience, the editors and contributors have provided a timely, comprehensive and generously illustrated new edition of this successful introductory textbook. All of the chapters have been updated and revised, and a new chapter on secondary metabolism has been included."--Jacket.