Molecular plant physiology

The Plant Molecular Physiology textbook is designed to introduce undergraduate students into the life of plants. First, the genetic basis of the growth and development of plants is described. The first chapter explores the molecular regulatory factors with high importance in functioning of the genome and controlling the expression of genes. The second chapter introduces the specific organisation of plant cells and cellular organelles. Following chapters discuss the demand of plants for minerals, the uptake and transport of water and nutrients, and the mechanisms and significance of photosynthesis. The main endogenous factors (plant hormones) and the most important exogenous signal (light) and related signalling events affecting plant life and adaptation are also discussed. The plant-specific aspects of these biological processes, their regulatory and signalling mechanisms are also described. Then, the key points of plant ontogenesis including growth and development, reproduction and senescence are highlighted.