So it is: Plants that never cease to thrive

Author: Yan Lingzhang
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Publish Date: 2005-05-01
Features: Bridging the gap from popular science to public understanding through practical. Millions of "why" questions answered with "so that's how it works." "So That's How It Works—The Enduring Plants," is a science book themed around plants, co-authored by veteran experts and professors from various fields such as landscape architecture, agriculture, forestry, and plant taxonomy, as well as mid-to-young-aged science workers from production, research, and teaching lines. The content is guided by scientific theory and based on practical experience, presented in an accessible manner covering all aspects of botany. Their articles have the following characteristics: , scientific rigor, which runs through 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 being promoted and applied, and in articles like "Plum and" and "Autumn Osmanthus Reigns Supreme," they introduce internationally registered varieties of plum and osmanthus in China in recent years; third, engaging, with lively and easily digestible language from titles to content, such as "The Sixth Sense of Plants" and "Where Is the World's Largest Flower"; fourth, cultural depth, many articles incorporate 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 and plant enthusiasts, thereby promoting a deeper understanding of nature and contributing to harmony between humans and nature.