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Introductory Plant Biology

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This textbook provides a solid introduction to plant biology, designed for both majors and non-majors. It emphasizes clear explanations, rich visuals, and relevance to modern botanical science:

Starts with foundational themes (life, cells, tissues)

Moves through plant structure (roots, stems, leaves), metabolism, and growth

Covers reproduction (meiosis, alternation of generations) and genetics

Discusses plant breeding, biotechnology, and evolution

Offers broad surveys of classification across kingdoms (monera, protists, fungi, non-vascular and vascular plants)

Ends with ecology and biomes for global context
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Includes appendices: scientific names, biological controls, useful/poisonous plants, houseplant care, and conversion tables
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Pedagogical features include chapter outlines, review questions, box sections linking to real-world applications (e.g., ethnobotany, global warming, genetic engineering), and an integrated online learning center
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Ideal for introductory courses in botany, plant science, or general biology—balanced between technical depth and accessible presentation.

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Series Title

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Call Number

580 S839

Publisher

Boston, MA, USA : McGraw‑Hill Science/Engineering/Math., April 23, 2003

Collation

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Language

English

ISBN/ISSN

0071199004

Classification

580

Content Type

text

Media Type

unmediated

Carrier Type

volume

Edition

9th Edition

Subject(s)

General plant biology; suitable for majors and non

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