Dictionary of Plant Sciences
| AUTHOR | Allaby, Michael |
| PUBLISHER | Oxford Univ PR (06/01/2019) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Paperback (Paperback) |
Description
This new fourth edition has been completely revised and updated, covering all aspects in the field of plant sciences including biochemistry, plant physiology, cytology, ecology, genetics, evolution, biogeography, earth history, and earth sciences. Over 500 new entries, including "Rosales", "physical dormancy", "menthol", and "codeine", enhance the dictionary's coverage of botanical terms, key drugs and medicines derived from plants, and plant orders, families, and genera. It also explains many ecological terms, and expands beyond plants to describe fungi and bacteria and how they affect plants. Numerous appendices include Plant Classification and SI Units, with new timelines showing important moments in plant evolution. For ease of use, vernacular plant names have been transferred to an appendix, fully cross-referenced to the A to Z entries. The dictionary's dedicated companion website points to recommended web links and additional resources. The most up-to-date dictionary available on its subject, this is an essential resource for students of plant sciences and amateur botanists, as well as an entertaining and valuable guide for the plant enthusiast.
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ISBN-13:
9780198833338
ISBN-10:
0198833334
Binding:
Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language:
English
Edition Number:
0004
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Page Count:
624
Carton Quantity:
12
Product Dimensions:
5.00 x 1.50 x 7.60 inches
Weight:
1.00 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Price on Product,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
GB
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Science | Life Sciences - Botany
Science | Reference
Science | Dictionaries
Dewey Decimal:
580.3
Library of Congress Control Number:
2018950875
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This new fourth edition has been completely revised and updated, covering all aspects in the field of plant sciences including biochemistry, plant physiology, cytology, ecology, genetics, evolution, biogeography, earth history, and earth sciences. Over 500 new entries, including "Rosales", "physical dormancy", "menthol", and "codeine", enhance the dictionary's coverage of botanical terms, key drugs and medicines derived from plants, and plant orders, families, and genera. It also explains many ecological terms, and expands beyond plants to describe fungi and bacteria and how they affect plants. Numerous appendices include Plant Classification and SI Units, with new timelines showing important moments in plant evolution. For ease of use, vernacular plant names have been transferred to an appendix, fully cross-referenced to the A to Z entries. The dictionary's dedicated companion website points to recommended web links and additional resources. The most up-to-date dictionary available on its subject, this is an essential resource for students of plant sciences and amateur botanists, as well as an entertaining and valuable guide for the plant enthusiast.
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