HO-96: Basic Botany: Kentucky Master Gardener Manual Chapter 1

Rick Durham | Jan. 16, 2024 (Major Revision)

Plants are essential to life on earth. Either directly or indirectly, they are the primary food source for humans and other animals. Additionally, they provide fuel, replenish the earth's oxygen supply, prevent soil erosion, slow down wind movement, cool the atmosphere, provide wildlife habitat, supply medicinal compounds, and beautify our surroundings.