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With improved microscope and preparation techniques, studies of histo­ logical structures of plant organisms experienced a revival of interest at the end of the 19th century. From that time, histological data have sub­ stantially studies of the pioneers in botanical science. From the beginning of the 20th century, the microscope allowed research in cell structure, the general functional unit of living beings. Advances in cytology gradually influenced histology, at first, however, rather timidly. Only the new and spectacular progress in ultrastructural cytology and cytochemistry led to a great increase in modern work on the structures of vascular plants and the related ontogenical and physiological data, thanks to the use of the electron microscope and the contribution of molecular biology. Not only did new techniques lead to new approaches, but achieve­ ments in general biology shifted the orientation of research, linking in­ vestigation to the physiological aspects of cell and tissue differentiation. Among these, the demonstration of the general principles of develop­ ment, and the characterization of molecules common to plants and animals, which control and govern the main basic functions of cells and tissues, have widened the scope of modern research on plant struc­ tures. Present trends in biological research show that it is necessary to know the structures thoroughly, from the ultrastructural cytological scale to the scale of tissue and organ arrangement, even for physiological research on either cells, tissues, or whole organs. The study of growth factors, differ­ entiation, or organogenesis can be mentioned as an example.

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Author:   Roger Buvat
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
Edition:   Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1989
Dimensions:   Width: 17.00cm , Height: 3.00cm , Length: 24.40cm
Weight:   1.020kg
ISBN:  

9783642736377

ISBN 10:   3642736378
Pages:   581
Publication Date:   16 December 2011
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

1 Growth and Tissues.- 2 General Characteristics of Vascular Plants.- 3 Succinct Classification of Vascular Plants.- 4 The Two Phases of Sporophyte Development.- I Embryogeny and Post-embryonic Ontogeny.- 1 Segmentation and First Edification of the Sporophyte.- 2 Meristems and the Indefinite Ontogeny of Plants.- 3 Cytology of the Processes of Differentiation and Dedifferentiation During the Ontogeny of Vascular Plants.- II Histological Differentiation of Vascular Plants.- 4 Parenchyma.- 5 Protective Tissues.- 6 Phloem.- 7 Xylem (Vascular Tissues).- 8 Supporting Tissues.- 9 Secretory Cells and Secretory Tissues.- III Conclusions.- 1 The Differentiation of Plant Cells.- 2 Dedifferentiation: Common Process of Vascular Plant Ontogeny.- 3 Fundamental Tissues and Accessory Specializations.- 4 The Pectocellulosic Walls, a Specific Feature of the Plant World.- Author Index.

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