Plant Biology - Hardcover

Graham, Linda E.; Graham, Jim M.; Wilcox, Lee W.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0131469061 ISBN 13: 9780131469068

Publisher: Benjamin Cummings, 2005

Synopsis

Key Benefit: For non-majors and mixed-majors introductory botany (plant biology) courses. Plant Biology focuses readers on the function of plants and the role they play in our world. With evolved content and a new organization, the authors emphasize the scientific method to help readers develop the critical thinking skills they need to make sound decisions throughout life. Together, the emphasis on how plants work and the development of critical-thinking skills support the authors’ goal of fostering scientific literacy. Key Topics: Introduction to Plant Biology, Plants and People, Molecules and Plants, Cells, Photosynthesis and Respiration, DNA, RNA, and Protein Synthesis, Cell Division: Mitosis and Cytokinesis, Plant Structure, Growth, and Development, Stems, Roots, Leaves, Plant Behavior, Reproduction, Meiosis, and Life Cycles, Gen

About this edition

• Publisher: Benjamin Cummings
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0131469061
• ISBN 13: 9780131469068
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 704