Description
A lively introduction to how plants function covering everything from energetics and development to their interaction with the environment.
About the Author
John King is Professor Emeritus of Biology at the University of Saskatchewan. He is a past President of the Canadian Society of Plant Physiologists and in 2001 he was awarded their highest honour, the Gold Medal, 'in recognition of outstanding contributions to plant physiology in Canada'. The first edition of Reaching for the Sun (Cambridge University Press, 1997) was nominated for the Rhone-Poulenc (now Aventis) Prize for Science (General Category).
Reviews
'... one of the best-written, general accounts of plant biology that I know ... if you are looking for a book to stress the significance of modern plant science/fascination of botany on young minds (or even not-so-young ones), look no further than the 2nd edition of John King's Reaching for the Sun!' Annals of Botany
'... I enjoyed the book. It was interesting and presented many examples of plant species and environments from around the world.' The Forestry Chronicle
'... highly recommended for any citizen looking for a straightforward and thorough overview of plants and their lives.' Plant Science Bulletin
Book Information
ISBN 9780521736688
Author John King
Format Paperback
Page Count 310
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 500g
Dimensions(mm) 228mm * 153mm * 15mm