1. Emphasis is placed upon plant diversity and the relation of plants to human affairs.
  2. In addition to emphasizing how we know about the biology of plants, throughout this book we also show what we know. We present this information in the context of guiding principles (e.g, the relation of structure and function) and integrate it into an informational framework.
  3. First issued in 1957 by Swallow Press, this classic guide to the art of plant identification is now familiar to an entire generation of students. Harrington who was Professor of Botany and Curator of the Herbarium at Colorado State University, gives step-by-step instructions and definitions to...
  4. This book combines botanical illustration and general summaries of flowering plant family characteristics. Part2 includes 37 figures of illustrations. Each family discussion includes a diagnosis and summary of characters, distribution data, important economic members, pollination ecology, and...
  5. If you cannot make it to the professional development classes at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, you can still download the materials to use in your classroom. Each course unitincludes handouts, resources, vocabulary lists, suggested homework activities, labs and other activities for the...
  6. The purpose of this book is to provide conservation organizations with a concise guide to information on threatened plants. Rather than providing information on each threatened plants, it shows how to find the information.
  7. Organized by body system and ailment makes it easy to locate appropriate therapies. Includes background on the physiology of major systems and ailments so readers can understand how and why a pharmaceutical, botanical, or dietary supplement works. Broad coverage includes green plants, fungi, and...
  8. Each chapter begins with an introduction to the particular properties of the plant group, giving an overview on the economics, production trends, nutritional aspects, chemistry, and technological features. Only the major crops could be treated in detail. With regard to these, we sought to cover...
  9. Topics included in this presentation include: Botany Climate Requirements Soil Requirements land Preparation Land Preparation Planting Disease Control Harvesting