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A comprehesive and dependable text, giving an up to date account of the structure, reproduction, classification and biology of algae. The book gives special emphasis to cell ultrastructure and life histories of selected genera belonging to different algal groups. The Book : Discusses the subject in the light of recent advancements unveiled by electron microscopy. * provides Eextensive coverage and citaion of relevant literature. * Uses a type study approach by describing detailed life histories of over 40 genera. * Includes separate chapters on classification, cytology, thallus organization, life cycle and economic aspects. * Deals with laboratory culture and staining under a separate head. * Contains a detailed physiological glossary. * It propusely illustrated, and includes 216 line diagrams and 15 electron micrographs and scanning electron micrographs. Written in a simple and lucid style, this book meets the requirements of undergraduate and postgraduate students of botany. * Contents : 1. Introduction 2. Classification 3. Cytology 4. Thalus Structure 5. Life Cycles 6. Laboratory Culture and Staining 7. Economic Aspects 8. Myxomycete ( Blue-Green Algae) 9. Chlorohyceae ( Yellow-Green Algae) 10. Bacillariophyceae ( Diagoms) 11. Phaeophyceae ( Brown Algae) 12. Rhodophyceae ( Red-Algae) 13. Glossary. ISBN : 0-07-460329-9
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