Photosynthesis

by D.O. Hall, K.K. Rao

A clear, concise and vivid account of the process of photosynthesis is presented in this enlarged and fully revised sixth edition. The attractive presentation of this book, including the frequent use of line illustrations and color plates, leads the reader into a fascinating introduction to this sometimes complex topic. The details of photosynthetic processes at the macro and molecular level are discussed based on the results of biochemical, biophysical, and genetic studies. The role of photosynthesis in food production and in the global environment are also highlighted. To aid students in their practical work, a set of simple experiments are described and explained. A comprehensive further reading list is included. Although aimed primarily at undergraduate students in all fields of biological sciences, Photosynthesis will also appeal to the advanced school biology student and to all teachers in biological disciplines.

Paperback

First published February 28, 1992

Reviews

[Christine · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some chapters are quite outdated by now, and if one is up to date with photosynthetic research one is constantly aware of the disparity between the state of the art at the time of writing and the current day, but this book still provides a good overview and historical background for photosynthetic research up til the 90s. Includes biochemical and physical explanations for different aspects of photosynthesis (e.g. energy conversion of quanta to NADPH), which as a biologist I found were interesting perspectives to consider.

[Damion Paul Hart · Rating 5 out of 5]

Exceptional detail of the photosynthesis process. More towards the student with actual laboratory access. Includes many specific numerical amounts. Diagrams make understanding the chemical processes very easy.