Biology of Root Formation and Development (Basic Life Sciences)

Contains papers from a June 1996 symposium, covering both shoot- and root-borne roots in sections on diversity of roots, induction of root formation and root development, hormonal control of root induction and development, molecular biology, ecological aspects, applied aspects, root products, and models and methods for root studies. Themes highlighted include innovative methods of root studies, modeling and simulation, and ecological aspects. Selections are intended to be provocative, to introduce readers to pressing current questions in the field, and to point out new bearings for future research. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.