Modern Methods in Plant Physiology

The most commonly used methods for assaying important enzymes associated with carbon, nitrogen, protein, and lipid metabolism, as well as for estimating various plant pigments and micro and macro elements, quantifying plant hormones such as IAA, ABA, GA, and Ethylene, and performing DNA and RNA estimation, Slab Gel Electrophoresis, and Western Blot analysis of plant proteins, are all covered in this book. Additionally, it describes techniques for studying plant biomass and plant-water relationships, measuring photosynthesis and respiration, and preparing common buffers. The book also provides information on the working principles and operation techniques of several analytical instruments, including the Infra-Red Gas Analyzer (IRGA), Gas Liquid Chromatograph (GLC), Psychrometer, Pressure bomb/pressure chamber, flame photometer, atomic absorption spectrophotometer, Leaf Area Meter, and Oxygen electrode. This book is an invaluable resource for students studying botany, plant physiology, biochemistry, horticulture, agronomy, and other related disciplines, as well as for researchers in these fields.