Plants : diversity and evolution /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Ingrouille, Martin J.
Other Authors: Eddie, Bill
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Cambridge, UK ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2006.
Edition:1st ed.
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Description
Item Description: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.
Physical Description:xiv, 440 p. : il., fotos ; 26 cm.
Bibliography:Incluye referencias bibliográficas
ISBN:0521794331 (pbk.)
9780521794336 (pbk.)