Plant Science: An Introduction to Botany
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Catherine Kleier
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In Plant Science: An Introduction to Botany, Dr. Catherine Kleier invites us to open our eyes to the phenomenal world of plant life and to the process she calls “Natura Revelata”, the joy of celebrating and learning from the secrets of nature.
As Dr. Kleier shares her knowledge with contagious excitement for her subject, she emphasizes the middle ground: Instead of focusing on cell microbiology or the study of ecosystems and habitats, she stresses the basic biology, function, and the amazing adaptations of the plants we see all around us. Dr. Kleier proposes and establishes that there is pleasure to be found in being able to identify and understand the workings of that tree outside the window.
With almost 400,000 known species and thousands more identified every year, the variety of plant life is almost overwhelming - from the microscopic to the largest organism on Earth. In this course, you will learn about the fascinating adaptations that have allowed plants to thrive in almost every corner of the world and the unique plants that have evolved as a result.
You’ll learn about the latest discoveries regarding plant communication, the myriad ways they manage and shape their own environments, and why botanists are still debating what it really means to be a unique species.
PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.
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- Darren
- 13-08-20
an easy and enjoyable listen.
The narrator was very enthusiastic and easy to listen to. I only got the book as I'm visiting Eden in Cornwall and wanted a little more understanding so I could appreciate the experience, yet this book has made me really interested in botany.
When I actually visited Eden (which I highly recommend) I definitely appreciated the experience much more than I ever could have without reading this book.
My whole world is a richer place now that I understand so much more about it and can see so much more than I could before.
Highly recommended for everyone!
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- Anonymous User
- 23-04-23
Great review
Very helpful for any botanical revision. Used in preparation for my evolution and ecology of plants exam
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- Jake Dootson-whelan
- 07-10-20
fantastic introduction to botany
I really enjoyed the listen.. it is good as a guideline when you listen to some of the material in this then go away and research the topics further
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- JPA
- 29-07-22
Easy to follow and very informative
Cemented a lot of what I've learned at Uni in an easy to listen to way whilst providing way more than I already knew.
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- kip65
- 01-05-22
great value
the course is great and includes a PDF with an outline of the main points covered
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- yumi mumi
- 11-03-23
Completely brilliant
Anyone interested in plants and have a basic understanding of biology will find this wonderful. It takes the real basic knowledge to a new level, it’s not hard to follow but it is eye opening and fascinating
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- ljohn
- 13-09-24
Did what it says on the tin
The book is a series of lectures based on a script delivered in an informal, human and accessible way by the author. I have been interested in plants for years and this has given me a much needed helping hand to move on my game. Just what I was looking for. The accompanying pdf is great for cementing the ideas from the audio. Some of it is a bit over my head, and will need repeated listening and further research. For the most part, just right and fascinating.
As for some of other reader's comments, if the personable style upsets you, I would say don't get hung up and just listen to the content. This is not "for children", though I should think it would be a great read for anyone already studying botany, young and old. And I think the author was reasonably fair about different gmo postures in the very last chapter (though she didn't go near arguments about abuses of the multinationals who spearhead commercial gmos).
Highly recommendable for someone like me who likes botany but has no previous formal studies.
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- Federico
- 19-01-22
Awesome voyage through the world of plants
This is a challenging but highly enjoyable audiobook that will teach you the basics of plant science. I particularly enjoyed the descriptions of the plant processes at the molecular level
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- James
- 02-05-19
A captivating and fun introduction to botany
Great performance from Dr Kleier. very impressive how she keeps your attention yet maintains in-depth knowledge on a topic which has never before been introduced in such a way.
for non academics, this will be a great stepping stone. Horticuturally this book aids in a rounded knowledge.
well recommended!
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- Jonathan_Butterworth
- 10-03-19
Informative but irritating
Narrator is way too easily amused & rude at times. I get a sense of small town USA as I do with other titles from "The Great Courses." Instead of Botany I found myself thinking about jocks & nerds then the sheltered, inexperienced world the narrator must inhabit in order to have gained so much knowledge yet so little wisdom.
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