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Have you wondered why plants are green? What makes a tomato red? Or why exactly do leaves turn red or brown in the fall? This class will explore the diversity of colors in plants. You'll gain insight into the chemistry and evolutionary role of plant pigments and gain an understanding of how color chromatography functions. Prerequisite: Plant Structure

Required texts:
Evert, Ray F. & Susan E. Eichhorn, Raven Biology of Plants. W. H. Freeman, 7th or 8th ed.

Materials Information for Online Classes:
Please note, this course requires the purchase of materials. Please refer to the Materials List linked below for more information.

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Prerequisite(s):
Plant Structure

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