1. The eighth edition of Introductory Plant Biology has been thoroughly updated for currency and accuracy. The language in the text has also been improved (less passive voice and more contemporary terms).
2. All of the Awareness Boxes have been revised and a new one, based on original, unpublished research, "Glass Cuts from Grass?" has been added.
3. Chapter One (The Development of Plant Study) has been significantly rewritten.
4. Chapter Thirteen (Genetics) has been revised and expanded--especially the material on molecular genetics.
5. Chapter Fourteen (Plant Propagation and Biotechnology) has been significantly revised and reorganized.
6. In response to reviewers' comments, Chapter Fifteen (Evolution) has been expanded.
7. Also as a result of reviewer feedback, Chapter Twenty Five (Ecology) has been revised and expanded.
8. A new chapter on biomes (Chapter 26) has been added.
9. To help strengthen the ecology content of the textbook, a new feature has been added. Ecological Review Boxes summarize places in the text that present opportunities to incorporate ecology into the botany content. These beautifully designed boxes are written by ecologist Manuel Molles.
10. New ancillaries include the Botany VRL (Visual Resource Library) and a comprehensive web site that will offer an on-line Study Guide, an interactive NetQuest: Exploring Botany, web sites to support each specific chapter, practice quizzing, sample syllabi, and much more.
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