Anatomy of Flowering Plants: An Introduction to Structure and Development
In the 2007 third edition of her successful textbook, Paula Rudall provides a comprehensive yet succinct introduction to the anatomy of flowering plants. Thoroughly revised and updated throughout, the book covers all aspects of comparative plant structure and development, arranged in a series of chapters on the stem, root, leaf, flower, seed and fruit. Internal structures are described using magnification aids from the simple hand-lens to the electron microscope. Numerous references to recent topical literature are included, and new illustrations reflect a wide range of flowering plant species. The phylogenetic context of plant names has also been updated as a result of improved understanding of the relationships among flowering plants. This clearly written text is ideal for students studying a wide range of courses in botany and plant science, and is also an excellent resource for professional and amateur horticulturists.
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Contents
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Section 1
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3 |
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Section 2
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47 |
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Section 3
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55 |
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Section 4
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57 |
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Section 5
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58 |
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Section 6
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70 |
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Section 7
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75 |
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Section 8
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88 |
Other editions - View all
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Anatomy of Flowering Plants: An Introduction to Structure and Development Paula J. Rudall No preview available - 2007 |
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Anatomy of Flowering Plants: An Introduction to Structure and Development Paula Rudall No preview available - 2007 |
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