{"product_id":"a-dictionary-of-plant-sciences-michael-allaby-9780198833338","title":"A Dictionary of Plant Sciences","description":"This new fourth edition has been completely revised and updated, covering all aspects in the field of plant sciences including biochemistry, plant physiology, cytology, ecology, genetics, evolution, biogeography, earth history, and earth sciences. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOver 500 new entries, including \"\u003cstrong\u003eRosales\u003c\/strong\u003e\", \"\u003cstrong\u003ephysical dormancy\u003c\/strong\u003e\", \"\u003cstrong\u003ementhol\u003c\/strong\u003e\", and \"\u003cstrong\u003ecodeine\u003c\/strong\u003e\", enhance the dictionary's coverage of botanical terms, key drugs and medicines derived from plants, and plant orders, families, and genera. It also explains many ecological terms, and expands beyond plants to describe fungi and bacteria and how they affect plants. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNumerous appendices include Plant Classification and SI Units, with new timelines showing important moments in plant evolution. For ease of use, vernacular plant names have been transferred to an appendix, fully cross-referenced to the A to Z entries. The dictionary's dedicated companion website points to recommended web links and additional resources. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe most up-to-date dictionary available on its subject, this is an essential resource for students of plant sciences and amateur botanists, as well as an entertaining and valuable guide for the plant enthusiast.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Michael Allaby\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0198833334\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780198833338\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Oxford University Press, USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/01\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 624\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.00lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.60h x 5.00w x 1.50d","brand":"Michael Allaby","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43990105850111,"sku":"9780198833338","price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_ddfa2221-6e5b-498c-9266-d00ead841c3b.jpg?v=1683303025","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/a-dictionary-of-plant-sciences-michael-allaby-9780198833338","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}