A Closer Look at Plant Reproduction, Growth, and Ecology

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The life cycle of a plant can be truly remarkable to observe, and the energy of plant life can be truly mystifying; consider how certain environments are inhospitable to life, yet theyOCOre sprinkled with various forms of vegetation. Plant reproduction can occur asexually or sexually; the method of reproduction sets the stage for the plantOCOs growth and maturity. This flourishing volume examines the processes of plant reproduction and the stages of plant life, while also spotlighting the role of plants in various ecological settings. Title Copyright CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Chapter 1: Methods of Plant Reproduction Asexual Reproduction Sexual Reproduction Alternation of Generations Reproduction in Seed Plants Chapter 2: Plant Growth and Development Seed Germination Birth of a Plant Dormancy Special Conditions Water Movement Diffusion Transpiration Photosynthesis Respiration Chapter 3: Influences on Plant Growth Environment and Nutrients Growth Regulators Auxins Other Substances Photoperiodism Chapter 4: Plant Ecology Plants and the Development of Ecosystems Competition and Cooperation Plants of Extreme Habitats Nitrogen-Fixing Plants Insect-Eating Plants How Plants Pass the Winter Annuals Biennials Perennials Conclusion Glossary For More Information Web Sites Bibliography Index Back Cover