Plant Anatomy: An Applied Approach

• Emphasizes the application of plant anatomy and its relevance to modern botanical research.
  
• Features expanded treatment on vegetative anatomy and additional material on functional anatomy.
  
• Includes a CD ROM of high quality photographs and scanning electron microscope images giving students access to the microscopic detail of plant structures essential to gaining a real understanding of the subject.
  
• Exercises for the laboratory are also included on the CD ROM making this work an indispensable resource for lectures and laboratory classes.

“The book is very attractively priced, benefits from many excellent colour images and extra material on the enclosed CD, and takes a practical hands-on approach that will win many friends. Plant anatomy: an applied approach deserves to do well!” Annals of Botany, 2008

A Network version of the Virtual Plant CD-ROM that accompanies the book is available for separate purchase.

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Book Description
This indispensable textbook provides a comprehensive overview of all aspects of plant anatomy. Completely up-to-date and presenting the latest research, Plant Anatomy emphasizes the application of plant anatomy and its relevance to modern botanical research. Accompanying the text is a CD-ROM containing high quality photographs and scanning electron microscope images. This key resource will give students access to the microscopic detail of plant structures essential to gaining a real understanding of the subject. Exercises for the laboratory are also included on the CD ROM making this work an indispensable resource for lectures and laboratory classes. Plant Anatomy will be an essential reference for undergraduates taking courses in plant anatomy, applied plant anatomy and plant biology courses; and for researchers and postgraduates in plant sciences.