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Green Wisdom: The Inside Story of Plant Life

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Arthur W. Galston

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Original publication date: 1981

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Genres: Nonfiction, Science & Nature
DDC/MDS: 580 — Natural sciences & mathematics Plants (Botany) Plants
LCC: QK81 .G18 — Science Botany Botany General

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Languages: English
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Published: 1981
Genres: Nonfiction, Science & Nature
DDC/MDS: 580
LCC: QK81 .G18

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Arthur W. Galston

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