Sexuality in Plants and Its Hormonal Regulation [Paperback]

Here is the first book to treat the control of sexuality in plants. The authors provide a thorough review of the literature and discuss many new findings from their laboratory. They include a review of the evolution and genetics of sexuality, including new data on the effect of primary environmental factors on sex expression and the influence of phytohormones on the expression of sexuality as a function of age. The work discussed here has significant implications for plant breeding. Agronomists, horticulturists, and plant physiologists will find practical information on procedures to use in the field or the green house, as well as a thorough introduction to the principles of flowering and fruiting.Here is the first book to treat the control of sexuality in plants. The authors provide a thorough review of the literature and discuss many new findings from their laboratory. They include a review of the evolution and genetics of sexuality, including new data on the effect of primary environmental factors on sex expression and the influence of phytohormones on the expression of sexuality as a function of age. The work discussed here has significant implications for plant breeding. Agronomists, horticulturists, and plant physiologists will find practical information on procedures to use in the field or the green house, as well as a thorough introduction to the principles of flowering and fruiting.1. Sex in Plants and Factors in Sexual Differentiation.- A. The Evolution of Sex.- B. The Genetic Theory of Sex Determination.- C. Sexual Dimorphism.- D. Foundations for a Biochemical Diagnosis of Sex.- E. The Concept of Plant Sex Hormones.- 2. Influence of Environmental Factors and Nutrition on Sex Determination in Plants (A Review).- A. Mineral Nutrition and Water Supply.- B. Atmospheric Gas Composition.- C. Temperature.- D. Day Length and Quality of Light.- E. Photoperiodic Induction and Darkness.- F. Surgical Manipulations, Grafts, and Other Factors.- 3. Hormonal Regulation olS“