Introductory Plant Science: Investigating the Green World

As concerns for our environment have increased globally, the study of plants has evolved to address these issues.

The updated course content of the 2^nd edition of Introductory Plant Science: Investigating the Green World introduces students to some of the NEW cutting edge discoveries and updates in nomenclature. The expanded course content includes sample syllabi, an instructor’s manual, exams, quiz questions, and PowerPoint® presentations.

Introductory Plant Science: Investigating the Green World introduces the reader to the dynamic world of plant science by providing the most up-to-date information and technology available. Written by authors with diverse plant science specialties and backgrounds, Introductory Plant Science: Investigating the Green World addresses the entire gamut of plant science. The publication begins with the study of physiology and morphology of plants and then addresses the evolution, genetics, and classification.

Introductory Plant Science: Investigating the Green World:

• is organized thematically to highlight the diversity of the different plant systems while focusing on the plant functions which ultimately determines their unique positions in the web of life.
• enhances the learning process by including beautiful imagery in the text; the accompanying website features interactive exercises, links to additional articles, self-review questions, and an online glossary.
• features access to an adaptive learning platform which allows each student to have a personal experience as they move through the material.

Introductory Plant Science: Investigating the Green World is divided in to six units:

1. Structure of the Green World – concentrates on the building blocks such as cells and tissues
2. Reproduction in the Green World – introduces common methods of sexual and asexual reproduction
3. Physiological Processes of the Green World – features photosynthesis and respiration along with plant responses to environmental conditions
4. Origin and Organization of the Green World – an exploration of evolution and genetics as the driving forces behind the diversity of plant life
5. Inhabitants of the Green World – a review of phylogeny and taxonomy give the platform for reviewing different classifications used for plants
6. The Green World in the Web of Life – a rich exploration of biomes, ecosystems, and plant populations along with diverse uses found for plants