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This richly illustrated reference text with more than 350 figures and illustrations, presents general angiosperm embryology as it applies to economically important plants. The unique focus on economically important species increases the relevance of this book to todays students and researchers in the plant sciences.This book is neither dense nor academic in tone. Lersten treats topics with a uniformity of style and organization that enhances comprehension. Terms are well-defined and the derivation of each is explained to further facilitate student learning. The book presents research results, hypotheses and speculations about why things are as they are, with supporting facts and specific examples that provide a firm foundation for students understanding of embryological diversity among economic plants.