Plants: Diversity and Evolution (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780521794336)

Introducing students to the fundamental concepts of botany, plant science, plant ecology and plant evolutionary biology, this book uses well-defined technical terms and extensive examples. It describes the evolution of land plants and algae in relation to environmental change and examines their biochemical, physiological and morphological adaptations to differing environments. Chapters on plant cell characteristics, new classifications and the topical issue of plant exploitation are included.

Author: Martin Ingrouille, Bill Eddie
ISBN-10: 0521794331
ISBN-13: 9780521794336
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 08/17/2006
Pages: 458
Format: Paperback
Weight: 2.15lbs
Size: 9.72h x 7.40w x 0.83d