The book is a standard text-cum-reference book for all students of plus two (PUC, CBSE, I.Sc etc.) level. The book is divided into two parts-Botany and Zoology. Botany part has chapters on Genetics Anatomy Physiology and Ecology. There is also a chapter on biotechnology to familiarize the students with the new technique. Ecology includes chapters on environmental problems and conservation to make the students aware of the importance of these in human welfare. The zoology part has chapters on histology, human organ systems. Chapter on human diseases deals with AIDS, the knowledge of which is very necessary. The zoology part also includes applied aspects as to use animal resources for human welfare. The contents of the book and the style of narration should make this book very useful to plus two students and also those taking up medical entrance examinations.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR S. Sundara Rajan
Dr. S. Sundara Rajan obtained the D.Sc. degree in Botany from the University of Mysore, specializing in plant morphology. He has been teaching and conducting research in Botany for the past 33 years. Currently, he is the Head of the Post-graduate Department of Botany, St. Joseph’s College, Bangalore. Dr. Sundara Rajan’s research interests include plant morphology, physiology, genetics and evolution. He has published over 40 research papers in National and International Journals and has authored more than a dozen books on botany published by leading publishers of India. Dr. Sundara Rajan has traveled abroad widely and has presented papers in many International Conferences. He has contributed several invited articles to many books and encyclopaedias. Presently, his research interests include tracing the history of botany in ancient India, on which he has published about half a dozen papers. Dr. Sundara Rajan has received many research awards and grants. Recently, he has been given the state award for being the best college teacher in Science by the Government of Karnataka.
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