Plant Cell Biology,, Randy O. Wayne

• Includes chapter on using mutants and genetic approaches to plant cell biology research and a chapter on -omic technologies
• Explains the physiological underpinnings of biological processes to bring original insights relating to plants
• Includes examples throughout from physics, chemistry, geology, and biology to bring understanding on plant cell development, growth, chemistry and diseases
• Provides the essential tools for students to be able to evaluate and assess the mechanisms involved in cell growth, chromosome motion, membrane trafficking and energy exchange

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