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How plants work : the science behind the amazing things plants do / Linda Chalker-Scott.
How Plants Work brings the stranger-than-fiction science of the plant world to vivid life. It explains how plants tell time, how they move to follow the sun and capture food, and why they change color. Linda Chalker-Scott, of the popular blog The Garden Professors, uncovers these and other fascinating mysteries in this engaging and accessible introduction to plant physiology. By revealing the science behind what plants do every day, this book arms you with information that will change the way you garden. You'll learn how to fertilize and prune more effectively, how to weed less than you ever have, and how to determine which garden products are worth your time and money. Book jacket.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781604693386
- Physical Description: 235 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: Portland : Timber Press, 2015.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Includes index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Under the microscope -- The underground railroad -- What's essential -- Transforming sunlight into sugar -- Why leaves can turn red anytime, anyplace -- How plants tell time -- Night shifts and other unexpected movements -- Garden care, not control -- Finding love in a sedentary world. |
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| Subject: | Plant physiology Gardening |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Sage Library System.
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- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Circulation Modifier | Status | Due Date | Courses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Dalles Wasco County Library | 571.2 CHA (Text) | 33892005923892 | Non-Fiction | Available | - |
