Encyclopaedic Dictionary of Botany

Dictionary is something that one keeps referring to time and again. Whenever the word dictionary is used. One is determined to think of a dictionary of English language. But contrary to that, this series consists of dictionaries on almost all the subject that one can think of, be it economics or genetic engineering, to something so uncommon and least thought about as astronomy. This series is an attempt to provide the readers with a repertoire of terms in almost all subjects that are taught at the university level. The presentation and instructional strategy used in this series have been selected keeping the sole aim of clarity and clear comprehension in mind. The explanation is concise and supported by informative illustrations and examples. This series is designed with the sole objective of creating such glossaries that act as ready reckoners for those who refer to them. Botany is the branch of biology that is concerned with studying the plants, their life, structure, growth, classification, etc. The study involves all aspects of plants, from the smallest and simplest forms to the largest and most complex interactions of all the different members of a complicated botanical community of plants, with their environment and with animals. The dictionary is an attempt to provide the readers with an access to all the important terms that form a part and parcel of botany, at one location. The repertoire acts as a referral as well as a guide for the readers and therefore succeeds in its attempt to cater to a majority of people, be it those who are new to the discipline, as well as those who already are a part of it. The dictionary tries to explain the difficult and confusing jargon of the subject in easy and simple terms, through the use of simple language and pictures and examples to foster learning and comprehension.