George's books have become the standard works on in vitro plant propagation. For this, the third edition of a classic work, extra specialists have been brought on board to cover the hugely expanded number of topics in the subject area.

For researchers and students, George's books have become the standard works on in vitro plant propagation. For this, the third edition of the classic work, extra specialists have been brought on board to cover the hugely expanded number of topics in the subject area. The volumes, of course, still contain a wealth of information for researchers and companies working in related areas; particularly plant breeding, genetic engineering, phytopathology, production of secondary metabolites and conservation. Scientific knowledge has expanded rapidly since the second edition and it would now be a daunting task for a single author to cover all aspects adequately. Therefore, in this third edition, topics are being covered by a number of specialists. However, this edition still maintains the integration that was characteristic of the previous editions. The first volume of the new edition highlights the scientific background of in vitro propagation. The second volume covers the practice of micropropagation and describes its various applications.

Provides an encyclopaedic coverage of plant tissue culture and its applications Plant tissue culture, the topic of the book, is one of the pillars of plant biotechnology Merges applied aspects and basic science Both for people new in the field and experienced researchers Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Autorentext
For researchers and students, George s books have become the standard works on in vitro plant propagation. For this, the third edition of the classic work, extra specialists have been brought on board to cover the hugely expanded number of topics in the subject area. The volumes, of course, still contain a wealth of information for researchers and companies working in related areas; particularly plant breeding, genetic engineering, phytopathology, production of secondary metabolites and conservation. Scientific knowledge has expanded rapidly since the second edition and it would now be a daunting task for a single author to cover all aspects adequately. Therefore, in this third edition, topics are being covered by a number of specialists. However, this edition still maintains the integration that was characteristic of the previous editions. The first volume of the new edition highlights the scientific background of in vitro propagation. The second volume covers the practice of micropropagation and describes its various applications.

Inhalt
Plant Tissue Culture Procedure - Background.- Micropropagation: Uses and Methods.- The Components of Plant Tissue Culture Media I: Macro- and Micro-Nutrients.- The Components of Plant Tissue Culture Media II: Organic Additions, Osmotic and pH Effects, and Support Systems.- Plant Growth Regulators I: Introduction; Auxins, their Analogues and Inhibitors.- Plant Growth Regulators II: Cytokinins, their Analogues and Antagonists.- Plant Growth Regulators III : Gibberellins, Ethylene, Abscisic Acid, their Analogues and Inhibitors; Miscellaneous Compounds..- Developmental Biology.- Somatic Embryogenesis.- Adventitious Regeneration.- Stock Plant Physiological Factors Affecting Growth and Morphogenesis.- Effects of the Physical Environment.- The Anatomy and Morphology of Tissue Cultured Plants.