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Elementary Botany

By George Francis Atkinson
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The text presents an introductory course in plant biology organized in three parts. Part I explains plant physiology, treating protoplasm, absorption, transpiration, conduction, photosynthesis, nutrition, digestion, respiration, growth, and irritability, with emphasis on experimentation and simpler forms. Part II examines morphology and life histories through representative algae, fungi, bryophytes, pteridophytes, gymnosperms, and angiosperms, progressing from simpler to more complex forms to clarify development, reproduction, and fertilization. Part III addresses ecological relationships, tissue organization, organ functions, environmental factors, and plant communities such as forests, prairies, deserts, alpine, and aquatic societies, and includes classification guidance and classroom-oriented pedagogical notes.

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George Francis Atkinson

George Francis Atkinson was an American botanist and mycologist known for his contributions to the study of plant life and fungi. His notable works include "Elementary Botany," which serves as an introduction to the principles of botany, and "Studies of American Fungi: Mushrooms, Edible, Poisonous, etc.," where he explores various species of mushrooms, emphasizing their culinary and toxicological aspects. Atkinson's writings reflect a keen interest in the natural sciences and have contributed to the understanding of botany and mycology in the United States.

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