A Dictionary of Plant Sciences
Edited by: Michael Allaby
Over 7,700 entries
This 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. Over 600 new entries, including Rosales, physical dormancy, menthol, and codeine, 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.
New timelines show important moments in plant evolution, and vernacular plant names have been transferred to a new appendix for ease of use, fully cross-referenced to the A to Z entries. The 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.
Bibliographic Information
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Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
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Print Publication Date:
- 2019
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Print ISBN-13:
- 9780198833338
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Published online:
- 2019
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Current Online Version:
- 2019
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DOI:
- 10.1093/acref/9780198833338.001.0001
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eISBN:
- 9780191871665
Author
Michael Allaby,
editor
Michael Allaby has written many books on nature and environmental science. He is the General Editor of the Oxford Dictionaries of Zoology and Ecology, and co-author of the Dictionary of Geology and Earth Sciences. Other publications include The Gardener’s Guide to Weather & Climate, The Dictionary of Science for Gardeners, the Encyclopedia of Weather and Climate; the Facts on File Weather and Climate Handbook; and the DK Guide to Weather.
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