Principles of botany /

Table Of Contents:
Preface xvi

An Introduction to Plants and Their Study 3(26)

The Ecology and Natural Selection of Plants 29(22)

Energy and Cell Chemistry 51(28)

Plant Cells and Tissues 79(28)

DNA, Genes, and Cell Division 107(25)

Plant Growth and Development 132(21)

Root Systems and Plant Mineral Nutrition 153(28)

Stems and Secondary Growth 181(24)

Leaves and the Movement of Water 205(26)

Photosynthesis 231(24)

Respiration 255(16)

Flowers and Fruits 271(28)

Genetics 299(28)

Evolution 327(28)

The Diversity and Classification of Plants 355(26)

Bacteria, Fungi, and Algae 381(28)

Bryophytes and Ferns: The Seedless Plants 409(30)

Gymnosperms and Angiosperms: The Seed Plants 439(30)

Ecology 469(46)
APPENDICES

A What Is Genetic Engineering? 499(9)

B Fundamentals of Chemistry for Botany Students 508(7)
Glossary 515(16)
Credits 531(4)
Index 535