Brij M. Johri, Kunda B. Ambegaokar, Prem S. Srivastava Comparative Embryology of Angiosperms Vol. 1/2

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COMPARATIVE EMBRYOLOGY OF ANGIOSPERMS is a review of thedevelopmental processes leading to sexual reproduction inflowering plants. On the basis of embryological data andcertain evidences from other areas of study, it lays specialemphasis on the relationship among and within the familiesand orders of angiosperms. Occasionally, inaccuracies inobservation and interpretation are pointed out, alternativeinterpretations offered, gaps in our knowledge highlighted,and prospects outlined. The text is documented with 36tables, 376 figures, and about 5000 literature citations,which contribute to making this book comprehensive. Besidesstudents and research workers interested in angiospermembyology, taxonomists, plant breeders, agriculturists, andhorticulturists will also find much useful information inthis treatise.