Get a solid grounding in the basic plant body, from the cell to the roots, stems, leaves, flowers, and fruits. We will discuss the base-level chemistry required for understanding the world of plants. Labs will be modified for at-home completion. The New York Botanical Garden online series taught by Jamie Boyer, Ph.D. will take place on 7 Mondays, 8/3-9/21 (no class 9/7), & 1 Tuesday, 9/8. $559 for NYBG members, $615 for nonmembers. Register at www.nybg.org.

Required Text:
Raven PH, Evert RF, & Eichhorn SE. Biology of Plants, 8th edition. W.H. Freeman, 2013.