Textbook of Botany (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Charles E. Allen

 
9781331127277: Textbook of Botany (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Explore the living world of plants with clear, hands‑on guidance that links structure to growth. This book examines how leaves, stems, and other plant parts are built, how their shapes and vein patterns develop, and how these features help plants adapt to their environment. Rich with diagrams and experiments, it shows how plants grow, respond to light and water, and interact with microbes and the world around them.


Readers will move from the basics of leaf structure and cell details to broader topics like leaf shapes, hairs, venation, and division. The text also includes real laboratory activities and field observations that illuminate how plants live, reproduce, and thrive in varied conditions. Through step‑by‑step tasks and careful explanations, you’ll connect theory with observable plant life.



  • Investigate leaf anatomy, stomata, venation, and how leaf size is controlled by cell number.

  • Learn about plant surfaces, hairs, glandular structures, and how these features protect or aid the plant.

  • Study leaf shapes, margins, and divisions to understand plant classification.

  • Follow practical lab exercises and observations that tie concepts to real‑world plants.


Ideal for students and curious readers who want a solid, approachable introduction to botany and plant science.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

Originally published in 1917. This volume from the Cornell University Library's print collections was scanned on an APT BookScan and converted to JPG 2000 format by Kirtas Technologies. All titles scanned cover to cover and pages may include marks notations and other marginalia present in the original volume.

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