Fundamentals of Plant Physiology

Fundamentals of Plant Physiology, 2nd Edition, provides a concise undergraduate textbook tailored for semester courses in plant physiology along with plant structure and function. Authors Lincoln Taiz, Ian Max Møller, Angus Murphy, and Wendy Ann Peer deliver a focused presentation designed to support core instruction across biological and life science curricula.

The text structures fundamental plant biology across major functional themes, moving systematically from cellular architecture and internal water dynamics to metabolic energy conversion and inorganic nutrient transport. Subsequent sections trace regulatory mechanisms governing sunlight perception, signal transduction pathways, vegetative growth, and reproductive processes from seed germination through fruit development.

This second edition incorporates updates reflecting recent advancements in plant sciences, genome editing techniques, and molecular breeding. These additions assist undergraduate students in examining contemporary agricultural realities, including climate change, soil degradation, and environmental threats posed by emerging pathogens and pests.