BOOK

Introductory Plant Biology

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The 8th edition of Introductory Plant Biology by Stern offers a thorough one‑semester or quarter botany textbook suitable for majors and non‑majors. It covers:

Foundational concepts: chemical and structural bases of life, cell function and organisation

Plant anatomy and function: roots, stems, leaves, tissues, plant metabolism, water relations

Reproduction and genetics: meiosis, alternation of generations, heredity

Applied botany: plant breeding, biotechnology, medicinal and poisonous plants, houseplant care

Taxonomy and ecology: surveys of plant diversity (algae to angiosperms), classification systems, ethnobotany, biomes
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It emphasizes clear writing, full‑colour visuals, real‑world applications, and comprehensive student support tools.

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Series Title

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Call Number

580 S839

Publisher

Boston, Massachusetts, USA : McGraw‑Hill College/Education, Boston, MA, USA., 2000

Collation

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Language

English

ISBN/ISSN

0070122059

Classification

580

Content Type

text

Media Type

unmediated

Carrier Type

volume

Edition

8th Edition

Subject(s)

General botany/plant biology; covers cell biology,

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