Handbook of Practical Botany: For the Botanical Laboratory and Private Student (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Eduard Strasburger

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0265539706 ISBN 13: 9780265539705

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Master practical botany with hands-on microscopy and clear, step-by-step methods.

This edition guides you through essential techniques for preparing plant sections, staining, clearing, and mounting. It emphasizes concrete procedures, from handling microtome cuts to observing cell walls, chlorophyll, and spores under the microscope. The text presents multiple real-world examples and common reagents to help you gain confidence in the laboratory setting.

Readers will learn through descriptive instructions, example preparations, and annotated observations that illuminate plant structure and function. The book blends foundational theory with practical practice, making it suitable for private study or classroom use.

• How to prepare thin sections, clear samples, and mount slides for reliable viewing.
• Techniques for staining and differentiating plant structures and cell contents.
• Guidance on handling diatoms, algae, yeast, and Nostocaceae within botanical contexts.
• Practical tips on reagents, mounting media, and labeling for clear results.

Ideal for students and hobbyists who want a solid, hands-on introduction to plant microscopy and laboratory methods.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0265539706
• ISBN 13: 9780265539705
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 456