A Practical Manual on Fundamentals of Plant Physiology

Plant Physiology is the study of vital processes and function in plants. It is essential to understand the various functions and processes practically in the laboratory and crop field. The area of the subject includes both basic and applied research to determine the functionalities of crop plants. This practical manual provides the key methods to understand some basic practical knowledge of processes like cell structure stomatal structure and index plasmolysis separation of vital pigments inhibition osmosis root pressure and symptoms of nutrient deficiency. Practical aspects of preparation of various solutions and role of light and carbon dioxide for photosynthesis are explained. Method of plant growth analysis along with formulae of various growth analytical parameters are described in this manual Basic principles of Infra Red Gas Analyzer (IGRA) are explained along with method of using IRGA for determination of various physiological parameters Method of phenological study of crop is also explained for practical purpose. In addition photosynthesis respiration water potential relative water content and bioassay of plant hormones are demonstrated. The applied researches give importance in solving practical problems in plants as the processes overall control the economic production The area also gives importance to studying how the plants interact with the environment.