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Oxford Dictionary of Plant Sciences is an exhaustive reference for all botanists. The book presents readers with a vast collection of information drawn from the Oxford Dictionary of Natural History, helping readers on topics such as biochemistry, plant physiology, cytology, ecology, genetics, evolution, bio-geography, earth history, and the earth sciences. In addition, the book elaborates on taxonomic groups: one-third of the entries are devoted to taxa, from bacteria and fungi to the main groups of flowering and non-flowering plants. The dictionary is an essential resource to all students, amateur botanists and naturalists. About Michael Allaby Michael Allaby is a prominent science and environmental writer. He is also the General Editor of The Oxford Dictionary of Natural History.