“PLANTS ARE LIKE ANIMALS Only about five processes are fundamental to life, no matter the kingdom. These processes are growth, feeding, defense, reproduction, and dispersal. Everything else is gravy” Science Book:A Gardener's Guide to Botany: The Biology Behind the Plants You Love, How They Grow, and What They Need Source: A Gardener's Guide to Botany: The Biology Behind the Plants You Love, How They Grow, and What They Need