Bidlack, Stern's Introductory Plant Biology, ©2022, 15e

Grades: 9 - 12

An excellent fit for high school electives, Stern’s Introductory Plant Biology introduces students to the classification of plants and plant-related species. Emphasizing current interests while presenting basic botanical principles, this carefully crafted text assumes little prior scientific knowledge, and includes an integration of biotechnology into several chapters and boxes addressing ecology, evolution, and molecular biology.

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Emphasizing current interests while presenting basic botanical principles, Stern’s Introductory Plant Biology assumes little prior scientific knowledge. Students will be introduced to the classification of plants and plant-related species. The text also includes an integration of biotechnology into several chapters and boxes addressing ecology, evolution, and molecular biology. In addition, Stern’s Introductory Plant Biology includes:
•A chapter outline, review questions, discussion questions, and additional reading lists for each chapter
•A glossary of new terms with definitions and pronunciation
•Appendices including a list of scientific names of all organisms mentioned in the text; biological controls and companion planting; coverage of a wide variety of plant types; horticultural information on house plants; brief discussions on how to cultivate vegetables and their nutritional values; and metric equivalents and conversion tables
•Dynamic digital resources including customizable, auto-graded assessments; animation activities and virtual labs; hundreds of photos of plant anatomy; interactive eBook and adaptive SmartBook assignments; a teacher solutions manual; and customizable PowerPoint presentations to structure instruction

James Bidlack
James E. Bidlack teaches at the University of Central Oklahoma.

Shelley Jansky
Shelley H. Jansky teaches at the University of Wisconsin - Madison.

What Is Plant Biology
The Nature of Life
Cells
Tissues
Roots and Soils
Stems
Leaves
Flowers, Fruits, and Seeds
Water in Plants
Plant Metabolism
Growth and Development
Meiosis and Alternation of Generations
Genetics and Molecular Biology
Plant Breeding, Propagation, and Biotechnology
Evolution
Plant Names and Classification
Domain (Kingdom) Bacteria, Domain (Kingdom) Archaea, and Viruses
Kingdom Protista
Kingdom Fungi
Introduction to the Plant Kingdom: Bryophytes
The Seedless Vascular Plants: Ferns and Their Relatives
Introduction to Seed Plants: Gymnosperms
Seed Plants: Angiosperms
Flowering Plants and Civilization
Ecology
Biomes

Appendix 1 Scientific Names of Organisms Mentioned in the Text

Appendix 2 Biological Controls

Appendix 3 Useful and Poisonous Plants, Fungi, and Algae

Appendix 4 House Plants and Home Gardening

Appendix 5 Metric Equivalents and Conversion Tables

Appendix 6 Periodic Table of the Elements

Glossary

Index

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