This is a multi-volume work that has been serving the undergraduate and postgraduate students of botany for more than four decades. It has equally been used for several competitive examinations. The book covers the fundamentals of bacteria, mycoplasmas, cyanobacteria, archaebacteria, viruses, fungi, lichens, plant pathology and algae. Over the years, it has earned acclaim as being students’ favourite, as it explains the topics in a very comprehensible language. It has been thoroughly revised to include the newfound knowledge acquired by recent research in botany. The revised edition also comes in a more attractive format for better understanding of the subject. New in this Edition • Improved categorization of bacteria, cyanobacteria, archaebacteria, fungi, viruses and algae in the major groups of organisms. • Modern classification of fungi and algae. • Study of fungal diversity based on the development of molecular methods. • Life cycle of Neurospora, and genetics of Neurospora. • Topics on fungal biotechnology and algal biotechnology explore the molecular methods in which they are exploited by man.

During its 40 years of existence A Textbook of Botany, a multi-volume work, has established itself as a student-friendly book that explains the intricacies of botany in a very simple and interesting manner. The book was originally written for undergraduate students but over the years it has also proved helpful to postgraduates and those taking competitive examinations. The book has been revised extensively to include the latest discoveries and innovations in botany. NEW IN THIS EDITION • Life cycles of Osmunda, Adiantum and Gleichenia added. • Topics like "Bryophyta as Indicators of Pollution" and "Peristome in Bryales" added. • New and bigger format.

Dr S N Pandey Has Been Teaching At Dav College, Kanpur Since 1966. He Has Published Several Research Papers In Various Journals. He Is Editor Of Research Journal Of Plant And Environment And Advances In Applied Phycology (2 Vols). Dr Pandey Has Co-Authored Plant Physiology, Practical Botany (3 Vols) And Advances In Botany (3 Vols). He Is General Secretary Of The International Society For Plant And Environment. He Has Attended International Conferences In Uk, Germany, France, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Usa And Canada.

For Degree, Honours and Postgraduate Students

FORENSIC BOTANY A PRACTICAL GUIDE Forensic Botany: A Practical Guide is an accessible introduction to the way in which botanical evidence is identified, collected and analysed in criminal cases. This form of evidence is becoming increasingly important in forensic investigation. This book is intended to show how useful simple collection methods and standard plant analysis can be in the course of such investigations. It is written in a clear and accessible manner to enhance the understanding of the subject for the non-specialist. Clearly structured throughout, this book combines well known collection techniques in a field oriented format that can be used for casework. Various methods that allow easy collection, transportation, and preservation of evidence are detailed throughout the book. This book is written for those who have no formal background working with plants. It can be used as a practical guide for students taking forensic science courses, law enforcement training, legal courses, and as a template for plant collection at any scene where plants occur and where rules or laws are involved. Veterinarians, various environmental agencies and anthropologists are examples of disciplines that are more recently in need of plant evidence. The format of the book is designed to present the reader with all the information needed to conduct a botanical analysis of a crime scene; to highlight the forensic significance of the botanical evidence that may be present; how to collect that evidence in the correct manner and preserve and store that evidence appropriately- also shows how to conduct a laboratory analysis of the plants. An accessible practical guide to the collection, analysis and presentation of botanical evidence within forensic investigation. Aimed at the non-specialist looking for an introduction to the field. Written in a clear and logical manner; what is it? Where can you find help? How can you use plant evidence? Why is this kind of plant important? Where to look for evidence; evidence collection made easy; evidence preservation; evidence transportation; chain of custody. Includes evidence collection data sheet and a laboratory analysis data sheet for use in the field. Includes key chapters on microscopy analysis of plant evidence and on DNA collection, use and relative costs. Numerous relevant case studies included to show forensic botany in practice and how to present botanical evidence in court.

This study material series has been designed and prepared in such a way that it acts as a joint book for NEET and the students of 11th & 12th classes From a long time a need was felt to prepare the study material for the intermediate students of classes 11th & 12th especially a joint study material for the students of classes 11th 12th and NEET. This was the urgent need so that students can prepare well for the NEET from very beginning. Although a lot of study materials are available for the students, but there was a need for a study material to inculcate the concepts and ideas from text books prescribed by NCERT. So care has been taken to give a due weightage to the concepts and themes of text books so that students may perform well in future competitive exams like NEET besides this book equally benefits the students in their preparatory classes of NEET. The bold or underlined words except headings or sub-headings are important points to remember for NEET entrance exam. Almost all the previous year questions of NEET come from such bold headings. Diagrams have been taken from diverse and authentic sources to make the process of understanding easier. Care has been taken to avoid the unimportant and unnecessary points in order to make the notes brief and easy to memorize, at the same time a great care has been taken not to avoid the important and necessary points. Long questions have been fragmented so that each and every concept is properly understood and at the same time a short note gets prepared for the sub-headings automatically. Although due care has been taken to minimize the errors, but at the same time the appearance of errors in the study material cannot be ruled out. Therefore, i will be highly thankful for you if you write me about the errors which have crept in the study material. Don't forget to mention your name and topic where you spot an error. Will surely try to rectify the same in the coming editions, In sha Allah.