Introduction to Botany

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Nabors (U. of Mississippi, Oxford), who has been teaching botany for many years, provides a colorful introduction to core and newer topics in the field (e.g. biotechnology, conservation biology); a primer on basic chemistry; a poster on plants' crucial roles; and a companion website.Copyright © 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Book Description
Introduction to Botany's comprehensive coverage captures readers' attention by showing them why plants are a fascinating and essential part of their everyday lives. The clear, concise text focuses on four major themesÑplants and people, conservation biology, evolution, and biotechnologyÑand gives readers practical and relevant information about the world of botany. Thematic boxes throughout each chapter further highlight the relationship between plants and readers' lives. Nabors' clear and engaging writing style keeps students interested in the science without ever becoming encyclopedic. Plants & people, conservation biology, evolution, and biotechnology. For college instructors, students, and anyone interested in plant biology or botany.


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Nabors (U. of Mississippi, Oxford), who has been teaching botany for many years, provides a colorful introduction to core and newer topics in the field (e.g. biotechnology, conservation biology); a primer on basic chemistry; a poster on plants' crucial roles; and a companion website. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR


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