Anatomy of Flowering Plants: An Introduction to Structure and Development

Paula J. Rudall0521692458, 9780521692458

In the third edition of her successful textbook, Paula Rudall provides a comprehensive yet succinct introduction to the anatomy of flowering plants. Thoroughly revised and updated throughout, the book covers all aspects of comparative plant structure and development, arranged in a series of chapters on the stem, root, leaf, flower, seed and fruit. Internal structures are described using magnification aids from the simple hand-lens to the electron microscope. Numerous references to recent topical literature are included, and new illustrations reflect a wide range of flowering plant species. The phylogenetic context of plant names has also been updated as a result of improved understanding of the relationships among flowering plants. This clearly written text is ideal for students studying a wide range of courses in botany and plant science, and is also an excellent resource for professional and amateur horticulturists.

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Table of contents :
Cover……Page 1
Half-title……Page 3
Title……Page 5
Copyright……Page 6
Content……Page 7
Preface……Page 11
Taxonomic Overview……Page 13
1.1 Organs……Page 15
1.2 Cells……Page 16
1.3 Cell Inclusions……Page 19
1.4 Secretory Ducts and Laticifers……Page 21
1.6 Tissues……Page 23
1.6.3 Collenchyma……Page 24
1.6.4 Sclerenchyma……Page 25
1.7.1 Stomata……Page 27
1.7.2 Trichomes……Page 29
1.8 Ground Tissue……Page 31
1.9.1 Xylem……Page 32
1.9.2 Phloem……Page 33
1.10.1 Apical Meristems……Page 35
1.10.3 Meristemoids and Asymmetric Cell Division……Page 36
2.1 Shoot Apex……Page 37
2.2 Primary Stem Structure……Page 38
2.3 Primary Vascular System……Page 40
2.4 Nodal Vasculature……Page 41
2.5 Vascular Cambium……Page 43
2.6 Secondary Xylem……Page 45
2.7 Secondary Phloem……Page 49
2.8 Primary and Secondary Thickening Meristems……Page 50
2.9 Periderm……Page 54
3.2 Root Apex……Page 57
3.3 Root Cap……Page 59
3.4 Root Epidermis and Hypodermis……Page 60
3.5 Root Cortex and Endodermis……Page 62
3.6 Pericycle and Vascular Cylinder……Page 63
3.7 Initiation of Lateral and Adventitious Roots……Page 64
3.8 Secondary Growth in Roots……Page 65
3.9 Roots Associated with Micro-Organisms……Page 67
3.10 Haustoria of Parasitic Angiosperms……Page 68
4.1 Leaf Morphology and Anatomy……Page 71
4.2 Leaf Development……Page 74
4.3.1 Pavement Epidermal Cells……Page 75
4.3.2 Stomata……Page 76
4.3.3 Trichomes and Papillae……Page 77
4.4 Extrafloral Nectaries……Page 80
4.5 Mesophyll……Page 82
4.6 Sclerenchyma and Idioblasts……Page 83
4.7 Leaf Vasculature……Page 84
4.8 Bundle Sheath and Kranz Anatomy……Page 86
5.1 Floral Organs……Page 89
5.2 Floral Vasculature……Page 91
5.3 Perianth……Page 93
5.4 Androecium……Page 95
5.5 Pollen……Page 98
5.6.1 Stigma and Style……Page 101
5.6.2 Ovary……Page 103
5.7 Ovule……Page 104
5.8 Embryo Sac……Page 107
5.9 Pollen-Tube Growth……Page 108
5.10 Floral Secretory Structures……Page 110
6.1 Seed Coat……Page 113
6.2 Pericarp……Page 115
6.3 Grass Caryopsis……Page 116
6.4 Endosperm……Page 118
6.5 Perisperm……Page 120
6.6 Embryo……Page 121
6.7 Seedling……Page 123
Glossary……Page 125
References……Page 142
Subject index……Page 153
Taxonomic index……Page 157