Plants: A Very Short Introduction

Download or Read eBook Plants: A Very Short Introduction PDF written by Timothy Walker and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2012-04-26 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Plants: A Very Short Introduction
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Publisher : Oxford University Press
Total Pages : 145
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ISBN-10 : 9780199584062
ISBN-13 : 0199584060
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Book Synopsis Plants: A Very Short Introduction by : Timothy Walker

Book excerpt: Plants are a fundamental part of the biosphere and their evolution has directly affected animal life, and the Earth's climate. This Very Short Introduction provides a concise account of the nature of plants, their variety, their evolution, and their importance and uses, stressing the importance of conservation for the future.


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