Plants - Softcover

Ridge, Irene

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0749217529 ISBN 13: 9780749217525

Publisher: Open University Worldwide, 2008

Synopsis

How plants function and grow in a wide range of environments are the main themes of this book and it also covers plant structure, molecular genetics and interactions with microbes. It is an introductory textbook, intended for first or second year undergraduates with a science background and some knowledge of general biochemistry. Topics range from plant life cycles and evolution on land to photosynthesis, water relations, transport systems, mineral nutrition and growth and development. The book is augmented by a superb CD-ROM: basic anatomy is taught with the help of the Digital Microscope, which allows you to view and manipulate slides of plant sections; and Plant Gene Manipulation takes you into virtual laboratories to learn about and investigate molecular genetics. The 'doing' of science is emphasised throughout, with experimental techniques described in separate boxes and questions in the text that ask you to interpret data, carry out calculations or check your understanding of material. To help learning and revision, each major section within chapters has a summary. Written in an engaging style, and with full colour presentation throughout, this book provides an excellent way to develop a sound understanding of plant biology.

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Review

"The presentation and style of Plants is engaging. Copious, beautifully drawn figures illustrate the concepts presented in the text. All of the chapters are written in an engaging style. Questions (with answers) are incorporated frequently throughout the text, encouraging students to be actively engaged in the material."--The Quarterly Review of Biology "The presentation and style of Plants is engaging. Copious, beautifully drawn figures illustrate the concepts presented in the text. All of the chapters are written in an engaging style. Questions (with answers) are incorporated frequently throughout the text, encouraging students to be actively engaged in the material."--The Quarterly Review of Biology "The presentation and style of Plants is engaging. Copious, beautifully drawn figures illustrate the concepts presented in the text. All of the chapters are written in an engaging style. Questions (with answers) are incorporated frequently throughout the text, encouraging students to be actively engaged in the material."--The Quarterly Review of Biology "The presentation and style of Plants is engaging. Copious, beautifully drawn figures illustrate the concepts presented in the text. All of the chapters are written in an engaging style. Questions (with answers) are incorporated frequently throughout the text, encouraging students to be activelyengaged in the material."--The Quarterly Review of Biology

Synopsis

"Plants" introduces plant structure and function, with the emphasis on flowering plants and how they survive, grow and interact with other organisms in the wider environment. There is broad coverage of plant physiology and biochemistry, including photosynthesis, water relations, transport, mineral nutrition, growth and development, and plant-microbe interactions. There are two associated CD-ROM packages: Digital Microscope which teaches basic microscopy and histology, and Plant Gene Manipulation, which teaches the techniques of plant genetic engineering.

Edition details

• Publisher: Open University Worldwide
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0749217529
• ISBN 13: 9780749217525
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 344