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Herbicides and Plant Physiology - 3rd Edition by Andrew H Cobb (Paperback)
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- HERBICIDES AND PLANT PHYSIOLOGY Discover the latest developments in herbicide and weed biology In the newly revised Third Edition of Herbicides and Plant Physiology, distinguished researcher Professor Dr. Andrew H. Cobb delivers an insightful and comprehensive examination of the interaction between herbicides and plant physiology.
- About the Author: Andrew H. Cobb, Formerly Emeritus Professor of Plant Science, Dean of Academic Affairs and Director of Research at Harper Adams University, Shropshire, UK.
- 400 Pages
- Technology, Agriculture
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"This Third Edition aims to update the reader on how herbicides contribute to modern agriculture, how they are discovered and developed, and interact with plant growth and development, and the environment. Since the publication of the Second Edition in 2010 there have been many advances in our understanding of plant physiology, especially regarding how plants function in tune with their ever-changing environment and how post-translational modifications provide regulatory control of most plant processes. Modern agriculture, however, still faces many challenges. The starting point of this book is weed biology. Subsequent chapters consider the modern plant protection products industry, how herbicides are discovered and developed, how they gain entry into the plant and move to their sites of action, and the basis of herbicide selectivity. Detailed and updated accounts follow of how herbicides interact with the major physiological processes in plants, leading to weed control. This begins with the inhibition of photosynthesis; followed by pigment biosynthesis; interactions with the plant growth regulator, auxin; lipid biosynthesis; amino acid biosynthesis; cell division; cellulose biosynthesis; the plant kinome; herbicide resistance; the development of genetically-modified-herbicide resistant crops and a consideration of some new targets for the future development of new herbicides"--Book Synopsis
HERBICIDES AND PLANT PHYSIOLOGYDiscover the latest developments in herbicide and weed biology
In the newly revised Third Edition of Herbicides and Plant Physiology, distinguished researcher Professor Dr. Andrew H. Cobb delivers an insightful and comprehensive examination of the interaction between herbicides and plant physiology. The book discusses many of the advances in plant physiology, utilizing data from the Arabidopsis genome, and gene editing techniques that have occurred in the last dozen years.
This latest edition includes a variety of new and recent references addressing the latest developments in plant research. In addition to a complete introduction to weed biology, the book discusses the modern plant protection industry and the processes by which herbicides are discovered and developed.
Readers will find discussions of new targets for the future development of new herbicides, as well as the mechanisms by which modern herbicides interact with plants and achieve their weed control objectives.
The book also offers:
- Thorough introductions to weed biology, the modern plant protection products industry, and how herbicides are discovered and developed
- Comprehensive explorations of how herbicides gain entry into the plant and move to their sites of action, as well as the basis of herbicide selectivity
- Practical discussions of how herbicides interact with the major physiological processes in plants and accomplish weed control, including the inhibition of photosynthesis, pigment biosynthesis, and more
- Reviews recent developments following the use of genetically modified-herbicide resistant crops
Perfect for plant biologists and agricultural scientists, this latest edition of Herbicides and Plant Physiology is an indispensable resource for anyone seeking a comprehensive and robust treatment of the latest advances in plant physiology and herbicide action.
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Discover the latest developments in herbicide and weed biology
In the newly revised Third Edition of Herbicides and Plant Physiology, distinguished researcher Professor Dr. Andrew H. Cobb delivers an insightful and comprehensive examination of the interaction between herbicides and plant physiology. The book discusses many of the advances in plant physiology, utilizing data from the Arabidopsis genome, and gene editing techniques that have occurred in the last dozen years.
This latest edition includes a variety of new and recent references addressing the latest developments in plant research. In addition to a complete introduction to weed biology, the book discusses the modern plant protection industry and the processes by which herbicides are discovered and developed.
Readers will find discussions of new targets for the future development of new herbicides, as well as the mechanisms by which modern herbicides interact with plants and achieve their weed control objectives.
The book also offers:
- Thorough introductions to weed biology, the modern plant protection products industry, and how herbicides are discovered and developed
- Comprehensive explorations of how herbicides gain entry into the plant and move to their sites of action, as well as the basis of herbicide selectivity
- Practical discussions of how herbicides interact with the major physiological processes in plants and accomplish weed control, including the inhibition of photosynthesis, pigment biosynthesis, and more
- Reviews recent developments following the use of genetically modified-herbicide resistant crops
Perfect for plant biologists and agricultural scientists, this latest edition of Herbicides and Plant Physiology is an indispensable resource for anyone seeking a comprehensive and robust treatment of the latest advances in plant physiology and herbicide action.
About the Author
Andrew H. Cobb, Formerly Emeritus Professor of Plant Science, Dean of Academic Affairs and Director of Research at Harper Adams University, Shropshire, UK.