Plant Physiology

This chapter talks about transport in plants. Various means of transport in plants are described here. We will also know more about plants, their water relations, long-distance transport of water, mineral nutrients, transpiration, and phloem transport.

This chapter details mineral nutrition, some essential mineral nutrients and their role. The mechanism of absorption of elements, translocation of solutes, and soil as a reservoir of essential elements are also explained here.

This chapter introduces enzymes to students. They will study chemical reactions, the nature of enzyme action, and factors affecting enzyme activity. They will also understand the classification and nomenclature of enzymes, and co-factors.

This chapter throws light on photosynthesis in higher plants. The site of photosynthesis and pigments involved in it is elaborated here. It also sketches light reaction, photorespiration, and factors affecting photosynthesis in detail.

In this chapter, respiration in plants is explored. We will learn more about glycolysis and fermentation here. Aerobic respiration, respiratory balance sheet, amphibolic pathway, and respiratory quotient are also identified here.

This chapter deals with plant growth and development. It covers plant growth, its phases, rate, and condition. Moreover, plant development, growth regulators, and seed dormancy are discussed here. It also explores photoperiodism and vernalization.