Timothy Walker
Plants: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780199584062
- author:
- Timothy Walker
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- OUP Oxford
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 152
- Dimensions:
- 11.3 x 0.8 x 17.4 cm
- Genre:
- Home & Garden, Gardening, Plants,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Plants are a fundamental element of the biosphere, with their evolution having directly affected the evolution of animal life and the Earth's climate. Their importance extends far beyond their role in supporting life, as they also provide essential resources such as cereal crops, fruit, and vegetables.
In addition to their practical uses, plants have significant aesthetic value, enriching our parks and gardens, wildflower meadows, and great forests. This concise introduction provides a thorough account of the nature of plants, their variety, evolution, and importance, highlighting the need for conservation efforts to ensure their continued survival.
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