Basic Atlas of Botany

This data-rich atlas combines attractive photographs and illustrations with clear text to present a panorama of the plant world. Accurate scientific illustrations are accompanied by detailed information on the origin and development of plant life, as well as the role plants play in the global perspective of ecology and economy. An introductory section offers a general explanation of botany and related sciences. The following sections focus on specifics, including plant cell structure, stem and leaf forms, roots, photosynthesis, soil and plant nutrients, growth and spread, the impact of climate, plant diseases and parasites, plants as sources of food, medicine and other economic goods, and much more.