Eternal and ever-renewing plants

Author: Yan Lingzhang
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Publish Date: 2005-05-01
Features: "How It Works—Endlessly Thriving Plants" is a science popularization book themed around plants. It was co-authored by experienced experts and professors from various fields such as landscape architecture, agriculture, forestry, and plant taxonomy, as well as middle-aged and young science and technology workers engaged in production, research, and teaching. The content is guided by scientific theory and based on practical experience, presenting knowledge from all aspects of botany in an accessible manner. Their articles have the following characteristics: , scientific rigor, which permeates the entire book, analyzing and explaining various phenomena of plants in nature using principles of plant physiology, breeding, and cultivation; second, up-to-date information, such as "The Lion and Tiger in the Tree—Eastern Pine," which introduces research results currently being promoted and applied, and articles like "Plum and" and "Autumn Osmanthus Reigns Supreme" discuss the international registration rights China has recently obtained for its plum and osmanthus horticultural varieties; third, engaging and lively language, with titles and content that are easy to understand, such as "The Sixth Sense of Plants" and "Where Is the World's Largest Flower"; fourth, cultural depth, with many articles incorporating small stories and historical anecdotes to enrich the book's cultural background and readability. We hope this book will benefit young people in expanding their knowledge, assist educators in primary and secondary schools, and plant enthusiasts, thereby promoting a deeper understanding of nature and contributing to harmony between humans and the natural world.