Photosynthesis (6th edition) - Hall D O & Rao K

Paperback  ISBN 0521644976      £22.50

As one of the Studies in Biology series, this enlarged and fully revised 6th edition of this book provides a clear, concise and vivid account of the process of photosynthesis. The presentation is attractive, including the frequent use of line illustrations and colour plates, providing a fascinating introduction to this sometimes complex topic. The details of photosynthetic processes at the macro and molecular level are discussed based on the results of biochemical, biophysical and genetic studies. The role of photosynthesis in food production and in the global environment are also highlighted. To aid students in their practical work, a set of simple practical experiments are described and explained. A comprehensive further reading list is included. Although aimed primarily at undergraduate students in all fields of biological sciences, Photosynthesis will also appeal to the advanced school biology student and to all teachers in biological disciplines. The chapter headings are as follows:

• Importance and role of photosynthesis
• History and progress of ideas
• Photosynthetic apparatus
• Light absorption and the two photosystems
• Photosynthetic electron transport and phosphorylation
• Carbon dioxide fixation: the C3 and C4 pathways
• Bacterial photosynthesis
• Research in photosynthesis
• Laboratory experiments
• Appendix
• Further reading
• Index.

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