What’s Included (19-Page Chapter)
✔ Plant Physiology Made Simple
– Photosynthetic tissues, mesophyll, xylem, phloem
– Leaf structure, chloroplast diagrams, transpiration, osmosis
– Water transport: cohesion–tension, root pressure, capillary action
– Respiration & photosynthesis equations
✔ Dicot Root Structure & Nutrient Absorption
– Root hair zone, diffusion, active transport, osmosis
– Endodermis, Casparian strip, cortex function
✔ Full Plant Classification Guide
– Floral diagram key + labelled diagrams
– Eight major families covered:
Poaceae, Fabaceae, Asteraceae, Brassicaceae, Polygonaceae, Ranunculaceae, Solanaceae, Apiaceae
✔ Identification Photos (High Quality)
– All major grass species (PRG, Italian ryegrass, Timothy, Meadow Foxtail, Cocksfoot, etc.)
– Key clovers and legumes
– Important Irish weeds with clear images (ragwort, shepherd’s purse, charlock, docks, buttercup, cow parsley)
✔ Plant Life Cycles
– Annuals, biennials, perennials with examples
✔ Grass Mixes & Seed Variety Selection
– High-yield mixes vs quality mixes
– DAFM-certified seed info
– Key performance traits: heading date, DMD, seasonal growth, silage yield