| Uv-B Radiation and Plant Life: Molecular Biology to Ecology Contributor(s): Jordan, Brian R. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1780648596 ISBN-13: 9781780648590 Publisher: Cabi OUR PRICE: $172.09 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: November 2017 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Life Sciences - Molecular Biology - Science | Life Sciences - Botany - Science | Life Sciences - Ecology |
| Dewey: 571.456 |
| LCCN: 2017016226 |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 6.8" W x 9.6" (1.45 lbs) 200 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Ecology |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Ultraviolet-B radiation (UV-B) has profound effects on plant growth and development, and exposure varies with ozone depletion across geographic regions with ecosystem and agricultural consequences. This book deals with large-scale impacts and how UV-B affects plants at the molecular level. While UV-B radiation can be damaging, it also has a more positive role in plant photomorphogenesis. Consequently, UV-B treatments are being developed as innovative approaches to improve horticulture. This book is a timely synthesis of what we know and need to know about UV-B radiation and plants. |
Contributor Bio(s): Jordan, Brian R.: - Brian R. Jordan is Professor of Plant Biotechnology at Lincoln University, New Zealand and has over 30 years of experience in plant biochemistry and molecular biology. Professor Jordan was a scientist at Horticulture Research International, UK for 14 years and during that time carried out research at the Carnegie Institute, Stanford University, North Carolina State University, and CSIRO Canberra, Australia. Throughout his research career, he has focused on how light regulates plant growth and development. In particular, he has made a major contribution to understanding the molecular responses of plants to ultraviolet radiation. |