This new text provides a comprehensive introduction to the fascinating world of plant science. From the basic requirements for plant growth, to genetic engineering and biotechnology, this easy to understand book is ideal for the high school level agriscience curriculum or college freshman level plant science course. Each chapter begins with learning objectives and key words and ends with a cumulative review -- complete with hands-on activities, instructor and student resources and references for further research. Students will learn about the origins of cultivated plants, structure and anatomy, photosynthesis, respiration, propagation, production of major agronomic crops and much, much more. ALSO AVAILABLE Lab Manual, ISNB: 0-7668-1542-0 Activity Software, ISBN: 0-8273-7955-2 Computerized Lab Manual, ISBN: 0-8273-7953-6 INSTRUCTOR SUPPLEMENTS CALL CUSTOMER SUPPORT TO ORDER Instructor's Lab Manual, ISBN: 0-7668-1543-9 Instructor's Manual, ISBN: 0-8273-7308-2
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Verlagsort
Verlagsgruppe
Zielgruppe
Für Grundschule und weiterführende Schule
Für höhere Schule und Studium
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Maße
Höhe: 236 mm
Breite: 183 mm
Dicke: 33 mm
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ISBN-13
978-0-8273-7307-5 (9780827373075)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
The Plant Kingdom. Origins of Cultivated Plants. Structure of Cultivated Plants. Anatomy of Plants. Soils. Water. Nutrients. Temperature. Light. Biological Interactions. Photosynthesis. Respiration. Basics of Plant Growth. Vegetative Growth. Plant Propagation. Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology. Major Agronomic Crops. Cereal Grains, Forage Grasses and Oil Seeds. Food Legumes and Forage Legumes. Vegetables. Small Fruits. Fruit and Nut Production, Flowers and Foliage. Sod Production. Careers in Plant Sciences and Horticulture. Glossary & Appendix.
