Botany Dictionary by Michael Allaby – 2019 Paperback Edition-image
Botany Dictionary by Michael Allaby – 2019 Paperback Edition-image

Botany Dictionary by Michael Allaby – 2019 Paperback Edition

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Item Weight: 16.2 Oz Language: English Book Title: Dictionary of Plant Sciences Number of Pages: 624 Pages Genre: Nature, Science LCCN: 2018-950875 Publication Year: 2019 Synopsis: 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., This new fourth edition has been completely updated, with over 500 new entries increasing the coverage of botanical terms, key drugs derived from plants, and plant orders and families. Numerous appendices include new timelines and phylogenies, with vernacular plant names transferred to a fully cross-referenced appendix., 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. Dewey Edition: 23 ISBN-13: 9780198833338 ISBN-10: 0198833334 Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated LC Classification Number: QK9.C67 2019 Edition: 4 Item Width: 5.1 in Topic: Life Sciences / Botany, Plants / General Author: Michael Allaby Format: Trade Paperback TitleLeading: A Dewey Decimal: 580.3 Book Series: Oxford Quick Référence Ser. Illustrator: Yes Item Height: 1.4 in brand: Oxford University Press, Incorporated Table Of Content: PrefaceContentsA Dictionary of Plant Sciences A-ZPlant ClassificationFungi ClassificationThe Universal Genetic CodeThe Geologic Time-ScaleSI UnitsPhylogeniesTimelinesVernacular Plant Names gtin13: 9780198833338 Item Length: 7.7 in

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Dictionary of Plant Sciences, Paperback by Allaby, Michael (EDT), ISBN 0198833334, ISBN-13 9780198833338, Brand New, Free shipping in the US 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.

  1. This updated edition is a must-have for anyone passionate about botany! Packed with over 500 new entries, it covers everything from biochemistry to ecology with clear, detailed explanations. The revisions make it incredibly current, and the writing is accessible without sacrificing depth. Perfect for students, researchers, or plant enthusiasts—highly recommend for reliable, comprehensive reference!

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