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Introduction to Botany - Hardcover

Joseph Y. Bergen

 
9780267967759: Introduction to Botany

Synopsis

Discover how plants shape life on Earth and our everyday world.

This clear, student‑friendly introduction presents how plants support human life, industry, and the environment, from food and clothing to timber and medicine. It guides readers through the big picture of plant life, then helps them see the plant as a working machine with parts that perform specific tasks.

The book emphasizes practical understanding over theory, starting with a global view of plant distribution and importance, then zooming in on plant structure, growth, and life processes. It covers a wide range of topics with accessible explanations, using common, familiar plants to illustrate core ideas and everyday relevance.
  • How plants exist and thrive across different environments
  • How a plant’s parts work together to keep it alive
  • Practical topics like timber, forestry, weeds, and plant breeding
Ideal for readers of high school botany courses and anyone seeking a solid, usable foundation in plant science.

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