Plant Structure (Colour Guide)

Product Details

• Author: Bryan G. Bowes

• Publisher / Brand: CRC Press

• Edition: 2nd Edition

• Binding: Paperback

• Number of Pages: 288

• Release Date: 11 April 2008

• EAN: 9781840760927

• Package Dimensions: 10.2 x 7.6 x 1.1 inches

• Language: English

Product Description

Plant Structure by Bryan G. Bowes is a fundamental guide and beautifully illustrated resource for understanding the anatomical and histological organization of plants. Now in its revised second edition, this paperback edition continues to serve as an essential textbook for botany students, professional biologists, horticulturists, artists, and plant enthusiasts.

Featuring over 194 new full-color photographs and detailed drawings, this edition integrates the latest scientific advances including DNA analysis in plant classification and updated insights into plant cell wall structures. The book provides comprehensive coverage of:

• Plant development and mature forms

• Anatomical, histological, and fine structural details

• Economic and ecologically important plants

• Adaptations of desert, saltmarsh, and aquatic plants

• Specialized structures such as insectivorous leaves and cacti spines

• A new section on asexual reproduction and plant multiplication

The clear, concise text is paired with vivid, high-quality images that make complex concepts accessible and engaging. Whether you are a student preparing for exams, a researcher delving into plant anatomy, or an artist seeking botanical accuracy, Plant Structure offers a visually rich and scientifically authoritative reference.

Praise for Plant Structure

• “A stunning collection of anatomical images... excellent value.” — Annals of Biology

• “Written to inform with maximum clarity and brevity.” — The Horticulturist

• “Hundreds of full-colour illustrations make this a welcome study resource... visually delightful.” — Trends in Plant Science