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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.

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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.

  1. What Is Plant Biology

  2. The Nature of Life

  3. Cells

  4. Tissues

  5. Roots and Soils

  6. Stems

  7. Leaves

  8. Flowers, Fruits, and Seeds

  9. Water in Plants

  10. Plant Metabolism

  11. Growth and Development

  12. Meiosis and Alternation of Generations

  13. Genetics and Molecular Biology

  14. Plant Breeding, Propagation, and Biotechnology

  15. Evolution

  16. Plant Names and Classification

  17. Domain (Kingdom) Bacteria, Domain (Kingdom) Archaea, and Viruses

  18. Kingdom Protista

  19. Kingdom Fungi

  20. Introduction to the Plant Kingdom: Bryophytes

  21. The Seedless Vascular Plants: Ferns and Their Relatives

  22. Introduction to Seed Plants: Gymnosperms

  23. Seed Plants: Angiosperms

  24. Flowering Plants and Civilization

  25. Ecology

  26. 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