{"product_id":"dictionary-of-plant-sciences-paperback","title":"Dictionary of Plant Sciences - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMichael Allaby\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\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\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMichael Allaby\u003c\/strong\u003e has written many books on nature and environmental science. He is the General Editor of the Oxford Dictionaries of \u003cem\u003eZoology\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eEcology\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eGeology and Earth Sciences\u003c\/em\u003e, and co-author of the \u003cem\u003eDictionary of Environment and Conservation\u003c\/em\u003e. Other publications include the \u003cem\u003eEncyclopedia of Weather and Climate\u003c\/em\u003e, the DK \u003cem\u003eGuide to Weather\u003c\/em\u003e and, most recently, \u003cem\u003ePlant Love\u003c\/em\u003e (Filbert Press).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 624\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5 x 7.6 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 01, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42744773345343,"sku":"9780198833338","price":27.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/f2163cd13f1758cd5f29a958e3bc0fa4.webp?v=1765169403","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/dictionary-of-plant-sciences-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}