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What A Plant Knows: A Field Guide To The Senses
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Enough Absorbing Science To Concede That Plants Continue To Inspire And Amaze Us. The Wall Street Journalhow Does A Venus Flytrap Know When To Snap Shut? Can It Feel An Insect'S Tiny, Spindly Legs? And How Do Cherry Blossoms Know When To Bloom? Can They Remember The Weather?For Centuries We Have Marveled At Plant Diversity And Formfrom Charles Darwin'S Early Fascination With Stems To Seymour Krelborn'S Distorted Doting In Little Shop Of Horrors. But Now, In What A Plant Knows, The Renowned Biologist Daniel Chamovitz Presents An Intriguing And Scrupulous Look At How Plants Themselves Experience The Worldfrom The Colors They See To The Schedules They Keep. Highlighting The Latest Research In Genetics And More, He Takes Us Into The Inner Lives Of Plants And Draws Parallels With The Human Senses To Reveal That We Have Much More In Common With Sunflowers And Oak Trees Than We May Realize. Chamovitz Shows How Plants Know Up From Down, How They Know When A Neighbor Has Been Infested By A Group Of Hungry Beetles, And Whether They Appreciate The Led Zeppelin You'Ve Been Playing For Them Or If They'Re More Partial To The Melodic Riffs Of Bach. Covering Touch, Sound, Smell, Sight, And Even Memory, Chamovitz Encourages Us To Consider Whether Plants Might Even Be Aware.A Rare Inside Look At What Life Is Really Like For The Grass We Walk On, The Flowers We Sniff, And The Trees We Climb, What A Plant Knows Offers Us A Greater Understanding Of Botany And Science And Our Place In Nature.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'What a Plant Knows'? A: 'What a Plant Knows' explores how plants perceive the world around them, discussing their senses and how they interact with their environment.
- Q: Who is the author of 'What a Plant Knows'? A: The book is authored by Daniel Chamovitz, a renowned biologist known for his research in plant biology.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'What a Plant Knows' is available in paperback binding, making it lightweight and easy to handle.
- Q: How many pages are in 'What a Plant Knows'? A: The book contains 192 pages, providing a thorough exploration of plant senses.
- Q: When was 'What a Plant Knows' published? A: 'What a Plant Knows' was published on April 30, 2013.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed in 'Good' condition, indicating it may have some wear but is still fully readable.
- Q: What category does 'What a Plant Knows' fall under? A: This book is categorized under 'Gardening & Landscape Design', making it suitable for plant enthusiasts and gardeners.
- Q: Does 'What a Plant Knows' include scientific research? A: Yes, the book highlights the latest research in genetics and plant biology, presenting scientific findings in an accessible manner.
- Q: Is 'What a Plant Knows' suitable for beginners in botany? A: Yes, the book is written for a general audience, making it accessible and informative for beginners interested in botany.
- Q: What insights does 'What a Plant Knows' offer about plant memory? A: The book discusses the concept of plant memory, exploring how plants may 'remember' environmental conditions and react accordingly.