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The Botany of Desireby Michael Pollan
Random House Publishing Group 2001; US$ 11.99In 1637, one Dutchman paid as much for a single tulip bulb as the going price of a town house in Amsterdam. Three and a half centuries later, Amsterdam is once again the mecca for people who care passionately about one particular plant — thought this time the obsessions revolves around the intoxicating effects of marijuana rather than the visual beauty of the tulip. How could flowers, of all things, become such objects of desire that they can drive men to financial ruin? In The Botany of Desire , Michael Pollan argues that the answer lies at the heart of the intimately reciprocal relationship between people and plants. In telling the stories of four familiar plant species that are deeply woven into the fabric of our lives, Pollan... more...
Forest Trees of Australiaby DJ Boland; MIH Brooker; GM Chippendale; N Hall; BPM Hyland; RD Johnston; DA Kleinig; MW McDonald; JD Turner
CSIRO Publishing 2006; US$ 125.00The classic Australian guide ? now fully revised and updated with nearly 300 of Australia?s most important native trees. more...
Wetland Plants of Queenslandby KM Stephens; RM Dowling
CSIRO Publishing 2002; US$ 34.95A practical field guide that describes and illustrates in colour 90 common and widespread wetland plants found in Queensland. more...
Vetiveriaby Massimo Maffei
CRC Press 2002; US$ 109.95An in-depth look at the anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, essential oil biogenesis and chemical composition of this most versatile of genera in plant species. more...
Riceby C. Wayne Smith; Robert H. Dilday
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2002; US$ 440.00Thorough coverage of rice, from cultivar development to marketing Rice: Evolution, History, Production, and Technology, the third book in the Wiley Series in Crop Science, provides unique, single-source coverage of rice, from cultivar development techniques and soil characteristics to harvesting, storage, and germplasm resources. Rice covers the plant's origins and history, physiology and genetics, production and production hazards, harvesting, processing, and products. Comprehensive coverage includes: * Color plates of diseases, insects, and other production hazards * The latest information on pest control * Up-to-date material on marketing * A worldwide perspective of the rice industry Rice provides detailed information in an easy-to-use... more...
Plant Biologyby Patricia J. Rand
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2001; US$ 12.99CliffsQuickReview course guides cover the essentials of your toughest subjects. Get a firm grip on core concepts and key material, and test your newfound knowledge with review questions. Whether you need a course supplement, help preparing for a physics exam, or a concise reference for biology, CliffsQuickReview Plant Biology can help. This guide provides a valuable introduction to the concepts of roots, stems, leaves, flowers and fruit. In no time, you'll be ready to tackle other concepts in this book such as Cell division Energy and plant metabolism Plant evolution Fungi and viruses Biogeochemical cycles Plant geography CliffsQuickReview Plant Biology acts as a supplement to your other learning materials. Use this reference in... more...
Weed Scienceby Thomas J. Monaco; Steve C. Weller; Floyd M. Ashton
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2002; US$ 179.95The updated edition of the classic, fundamental book on weed science Weed Science provides a detailed examination of the principles of integrated weed management with important details on how chemical herbicides work and should be used. This revised Fourth Edition addresses recent developments affecting weed science. These include the increased use of conservation-tillage systems, environmental concerns about the runoff of agrochemicals, soil conservation, crop biotechnology, resistance of weeds and crops to herbicides, weed control in nonagricultural settings and concerns regarding invasive plants, wetland restoration, and the need for a vastly improved understanding of weed ecology. Current management practices are covered along with... more...
Steviaby A. Douglas Kinghorn
CRC Press 2001; US$ 99.95A comprehensive volume providing reviews on the botany, ethnobotany and chemical constituents of the genus Stevia . Containing numerous up to date references this book will appeal to a wide segment of the scientific community. more...
Artemisiaby Colin W. Wright
CRC Press 2001; US$ 129.95A comprehensive overview of this genus, this book examines all aspects of the herbs uses and applications, its mode of action and clinical importance. A valuable source of reference to anyone interested in medicinal and aromatic plants more...
Narcissus and Daffodil: The genus Narcissusby Gordon R Hanks
CRC Press 2002; US$ 139.95Presenting original research material and information not accessible outside eastern Europe, this book contains over 1,700 references, making it a valuable text for graduates and researchers in both academia and industry. more...