A Dictionary of Plant Sciences
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Author Description
Completely Revised And Updated With Over 250 New Entries, The Third Edition Of This Dictionary Offers Broad Coverage Of All Aspects Related To The Field Of Plant Sciences Including Biochemistry, Plant Physiology, Cytology, Ecology, Genetics, Evolution, Biogeography, Earth History, And Earth Sciences. New Entries Such As Evo-devo, Sister Relationship, Polytomy, And Parallel Sequencing Make This The Most Up-to-date And Comprehensive Dictionary Available. Useful Appendices (the Universal Genetic Code, The Geologic Time-scale, Si Units, Plant Classification, Fungi Classification) And A Dedicated Companion Website Featuring Web Links To Relevant Online Resources Support And Enhance The A To Z Entries. Clear, Accessible, And Concise, This Is The Ideal Dictionary For Students Of Botany, Plant Sciences And Plant Biology, Environmental Science And Horticulture, As Well As For Amateur Botanists And Naturalists, And For The General Reader With An Interest In Botany.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This dictionary serves as a comprehensive reference tool designed to define and clarify terminology across the diverse disciplines of plant sciences. Author Michael Allaby compiles an extensive lexicon that bridges the gap between specialized academic fields such as biochemistry, genetics, and ecology, and the practical needs of students and naturalists. The work provides a structured framework for understanding the vocabulary of plant biology, incorporating modern developments in evolutionary and developmental biology to ensure relevance in a rapidly changing scientific landscape.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Definitions for terminology spanning biochemistry, plant physiology, cytology, genetics, and biogeography.
- Supplemental appendices including the Universal Genetic Code, geologic time-scales, and classification systems for plants and fungi.
- Integration of contemporary scientific concepts such as evo-devo and parallel sequencing.
Scope Limits
- The text does not provide in-depth narrative explanations or long-form essays on botanical history.
- It excludes highly specialized or proprietary industrial jargon outside of standard academic plant science.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts and academics recognize this volume as a reliable, foundational resource for students and professionals in the botanical sciences. Readers frequently note the clarity and accessibility of the definitions, making it a standard reference for both university-level study and amateur botanical research.
Page Count:
1007
Publication Date:
2012-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0191079030
ISBN-13:
9780191079030
Science
Botany
Plant Sciences
Horticulture
Reference
Biology
