Synopses & Reviews
The second edition of The Penguin Dictionary of Plant Sciences is a substantially revised edition of the former Penguin Dictionary of Botany. To take into account rapid developments in the fields of taxonomy, biotechnology, and laboratory techniques, it contains not only more than 600 new entries, but also an extensive re-working of many definitions. In addition to adopting the Five Kingdoms classification system, the dictionary contains: 4,000 entries covering all the major fields of pure and applied plant science; new information on genetics and biotechnology; descriptions of new investigative techniques; expanded coverage of bacteria and viruses; cross-referencing for easy accessibility; and helpful charts and diagrams throughout. An invaluable reference for plant scientists, students, and interested lay readers.