This book takes a deep dive into the study of plant physiology, scrutinizing the complex processes that sustain plant life. The book focuses on two main areas, the vegetative organs and the reproductive organs, and provides a comprehensive analysis of their structures and functions. The author draws on a wealth of examples from common species, making the content relatable and accessible to the reader. The first section of the book explores the vegetative organs, including roots, stems, and leaves, examining their roles in supporting the plant and facilitating vital processes such as photosynthesis and water absorption. The author also discusses the mechanisms by which plants respond to various stimuli, such as gravity, light, and contact. The second section shifts focus to the reproductive organs, investigating the intricate structures of flowers and their adaptation to attract pollinators. Through detailed descriptions, the author highlights the diversity and complexity of reproductive strategies in plants. Furthermore, the book examines the development of seeds and the mechanisms by which plants ensure seed dispersal, ensuring the continuation of their species. The book concludes with an in-depth exploration of ecological interactions, emphasizing the interplay between plants and their environment. By examining plant communities and their adaptations to specific habitats, the author demonstrates the fundamental role plants play in shaping the Earth's ecosystems. This detailed and insightful book provides a rich understanding of the biology of plants, making it an invaluable resource for students, researchers, and anyone passionate about the natural world.
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Excerpt from The Study of Plants: An Introduction to Botany and Plant Ecology
The course of work followed in this book is directed, in the main, to the establishment of the fundamental principles of Plant Physiology. Plant Morphology receives a less extended treatment; but this aspect of the subject is freely introduced in the discussion of Plant Ecology, i. E. The relation of the structure and functions of plants to their habitat. More space has been devoted to Ecology than is usual in an ele mentary text-book, but the Author believes that this aspect of plant life gives to field work a more definite aim, and broadens the outlook of the student by linking up Botany with the study of climate, geology, and topography. Similarly, to avoid the weariness of lessons dealing merely with the comparison of forms, the Author has throughout treated the forms of roots, stems, and leaves in relation to their functions and to the habitat of the plant.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book takes a deep dive into the study of plant physiology, scrutinizing the complex processes that sustain plant life. The book focuses on two main areas, the vegetative organs and the reproductive organs, and provides a comprehensive analysis of their structures and functions. The author draws on a wealth of examples from common species, making the content relatable and accessible to the reader. The first section of the book explores the vegetative organs, including roots, stems, and leaves, examining their roles in supporting the plant and facilitating vital processes such as photosynthesis and water absorption. The author also discusses the mechanisms by which plants respond to various stimuli, such as gravity, light, and contact. The second section shifts focus to the reproductive organs, investigating the intricate structures of flowers and their adaptation to attract pollinators. Through detailed descriptions, the author highlights the diversity and complexity of reproductive strategies in plants. Furthermore, the book examines the development of seeds and the mechanisms by which plants ensure seed dispersal, ensuring the continuation of their species. The book concludes with an in-depth exploration of ecological interactions, emphasizing the interplay between plants and their environment. By examining plant communities and their adaptations to specific habitats, the author demonstrates the fundamental role plants play in shaping the Earth's ecosystems. This detailed and insightful book provides a rich understanding of the biology of plants, making it an invaluable resource for students, researchers, and anyone passionate about the natural world. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781334003110_0
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