What a Plant Knows e-bog
69,97 DKK
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A captivating journey into the inner lives of plants from the colours they see to the schedules they keepHow does a Venus flytrap know when to snap shut? Can an orchid get jet lag? Does a tomato plant feel pain when you pluck a fruit from its vines? And does your favourite fern care whether you play Bach or the Beatles? Combining cutting-edge research with lively storytelling, biologist Daniel...
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69,97 DKK
Forlag
Oneworld Publications
Udgivet
1 maj 2012
Længde
224 sider
Genrer
Popular science
Sprog
English
Format
epub
Beskyttelse
LCP
ISBN
9781780740621
A captivating journey into the inner lives of plants from the colours they see to the schedules they keepHow does a Venus flytrap know when to snap shut? Can an orchid get jet lag? Does a tomato plant feel pain when you pluck a fruit from its vines? And does your favourite fern care whether you play Bach or the Beatles? Combining cutting-edge research with lively storytelling, biologist Daniel Chamovitz explores how plants experience our shared Earth through sight, smell, touch, hearing, memory, and even awareness. Whether you are a green thumb, a science buff, a vegetarian, or simply a nature lover, this rare inside look at the life of plants will surprise and delight.