Why People Need Plants

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A comprehensive introduction to the world of plants and why we need them

Why people need plants introduces the science behind essential functions performed by plants that affect our everyday lives. It explains why plants are fundamental to what we eat and drink, how they provide the raw materials for our clothes, building materials, biofuels, medicines and drugs, and their role in solving crime. The impact of man on plant ecosystems is discussed, as are the consequences of our interference in a world where climates are changing.

The book has been written by scientists from the Open University and the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and accompanies a new short, introductory level Open University course, Plants and People.

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