Each library book is shelved according to its call number, based on the Library of Congress classification system. The call number is located on the spine of the book. Browse our library shelves for these call numbers to find books related to plant sciences.
QK 1-474.5 General Botany
QK 494-494.5 Gymnosperms
QK 495 Angiosperms
QK 504-638 Cryptogams (reproduce with sportes)
QK 640-707 Plant Anatomy
QK 710-899 Plant Physiology
QK 900-989 Plant Ecology
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Search these catalogs to find books in libraries beyond Thorndike. We can get most books for you via interlibrary loan, often within just a few days. Email us the book(s) you need at: ill@coa.edu
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