First published: 20041 languageISBN: 9781441938138
Description
Branching morphogenesis, the creation of branched structures in the body, is a key feature of animal and plant development. This book brings together expert researchers working on a variety of branching systems to present a state-of-the-art view of the mechanisms that control branching morphogenesis. Systems considered range from single cells, to blood vessel and drainage duct systems to entire body plans, and approaches range from observation through experiment to detailed biophysical modelling. The result is an integrated overview of branching.