The Mutation Theory, Vol. 1 (Classic Reprint): Experiments and Observations on the Origin of Species in the Vegetable Kingdom - Couverture souple
Synopsis
A landmark look at how new plant forms arise—suddenly, not gradually—and what that means for evolution and breeding.
This edition presents Hugo de Vries’s mutation theory, explaining how new species and varieties can originate by discrete jumps. It frames the difference between constant variability and true mutability, and shows how experiments with plants illuminate the laws of inheritance and the origin of species. Accessible to students and general readers, the work links scientific ideas to practical insights for horticulture and agriculture.
- Clear distinctions between variability and mutation and why they matter for evolution.
- How single, jumping mutations can create new species and distinct varieties.
- The role of hybridization and selective breeding in understanding heredity.
- Implications for plant breeding, agriculture, and practical experiments in biology.
Ideal for readers curious about evolution, genetics, and the science behind plant change over time.
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