Plant ScienceThis introductory level text in plant science is for students in agronomy and horticulture. It covers a general biological overview of life on earth, plant form and function, environmental factors, modern production practices, and plant classification systems. |
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Introduction | 1 |
Plant Science in World Affairs | 8 |
Plant Anatomy | 34 |
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