Table of Contents

1 Water 2 Photosynthesis 3 Respiration 4 ENZYMES AND THE CONTROL OF METABOLISM. 5 MINERAL NUTRITION. 6 Solute transport 7 Plant Movements 8 PLANT GROWTH SUBSTANCES. 9 PHOTOMORPHOGENESIS, PHYTOCHROME AND PHOTOPERIODISM. 10 CORRELATIONS 11 SEED GERMINATION 1 12 SEED GERMINATION 2 Conditions for germination

About the Author

Edwin Oxlade BA (Oxon) DPhil CertEd has taught biology at secondary school and degree levels for more than 25 years. As well as teaching the genetics component of biology courses, he has designed and taught courses in molecular genetics for honours degree students. He was formerly Senior Lecturer in the Science Department at Stranmillis College, Belfast. He is also a UK known Plant Physiologist writer for a National Magazine.