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

Strasburger, Eduard Adolf

ISBN 10: 0365301647 / ISBN 13: 9780365301646

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Handbook of Practical Botany: For the Botanical Laboratory and Private Student (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0365301647
• ISBN 13: 9780365301646
• Binding: hardcover
• Condition: New
• Book Type: book

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Synopsis

Master practical botany for the laboratory and private study

Learn core techniques for manipulating and observing plant life with a trusted, hands-on manual. This edition guides you through essential tools, reagents, and procedures, from preparing special reagents to mounting permanent slides and interpreting histology.

The book emphasizes careful method, clear explanations, and practical applications. It includes illustrated demonstrations, step-by-step work sequences, and bibliographical notes to point you to fuller information. It is designed to help you connect plant structure with function, and to build solid laboratory habits from the start.

• How to prepare reagents and ready items for histological work, with recommended suppliers
• Hands-on guidance for microscopic study of bacteria, algae, diatoms, and plant tissues
• Stepwise procedures for mounting preparations and reading charts, indices, and figures
• Notes that tie observations to broader botanical concepts and historical context

Ideal for students beginning a botanical laboratory course, serious home study, or teachers seeking a reliable reference to practical microscopy and plant anatomy.