About the Author

Nick Battey & Mark Fellowes (Reading, UK) Nick Battey is Professor of Plant Development and Mark Fellowes is Professor of Ecology at the University of Reading. Together, their specialist knowledge spans the diversity of the biological sciences: Professor Battey's expertise lies in pure and applied plant biology and he has a strong interest in the history of biology; Professor Fellowes' research interests include insect ecology and the effects of urbanization on wildlife.