Dr. R. Larry Peterson PhD FRSC, University Professor Emeritus, Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology at the University of Guelph poses that question and other intriguing questions about plants, in a new book authored with Carol Peterson.
This unique full-colour book takes common observations of plants and presents scientific explanations for them that the non-specialist can understand. Using a question and answer format, 140 questions are posed, and each is followed by an answer illustrated with beautiful macroscopic and/or microscopic images. A total of 450 images are included. In addition to being of interest to a general audience, this book will be an excellent source of information for elementary to high-school students and their teachers. As well, it could serve as a supplementary text for introductory biology courses at colleges and universities to stimulate students’ interest in plants.
Published by Volumes Publishing Ltd., the book is available from volumesdirect.com.
The beautiful images posted for mini shows, garden shows, and our meetings are from photographs created by member Bert Jenkins.
