Encyclopaedic Dictionary of Genetics and Organic Evolution (P-Z)

This encyclopedic dictionary has been essentially a compilation and editing of the terms and concepts taken from genetics and organic evolution. Many words borrowed from more general usage have been endowed with very special meaning, sometimes not obvious to the uninitiated. The entries have been represented in a clear and explanatory style to provide both straight forward definitions and invaluable background informations. This approach combined with an extensive cross referencing system enables the reader to place each entry into abrader scientific context. Many diagrams have been incorporated whenever the meaning of a term can be best conveyed by means of a diagram. Every effort has been made to include certain entries which take into account of recent developments and trends in genetics and organic evolution. The terms included in this encyclopedic dictionary have been presented in brief analytical phrases thereby avoiding the more comprehensive type of treatment appropriate to large reference works, The extent of each entry has be6n determined by the need for definition of renaming, function and agricultural relevance. Also, certain entries have been added to take into account of recent developments and trends in agriculture. This encyclopedic dictionary will be. of immense value to the students of genetics and organic evolution, botany, ecology, biology, microbiology, anthropology, biochemistry, archaeology, geography, geology, agriculture and environmental science.