Origin of Cultivated Plants (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Leyland, Francis A.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1440037949 ISBN 13 : 9781440037948

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

How human choices and nature have shaped the fruits and crops we rely on

Discover how selection, environment, and cross-breeding have transformed wild species into the fruits and crops that feed the world. This book traces the long, intertwined history of people and plants, from early cultivation to the spread of varieties across continents.

The work surveys what drives plant change, how domestication begins, and what remains after cultivation ends. It explains why some trees become wild again, how different regions influenced plant forms, and which traits gardeners and farmers have tended to favor over time. Readers will gain a clearer sense of how a single species can take many forms across landscapes and eras.

• How cultivation changes plant form and function over generations
• Why wild and cultivated lines often blur as plants naturalize beyond farms
• How cross-breeding and environment produce diverse varieties across regions
• Cases that connect ancient practices to modern crops and fruits

Ideal for readers curious about the origins of everyday foods and the science behind plant varieties.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

The following Works are not Included in the I nternatiom Scientific Series: INTRODUCTION TO THE SCIENCE OF ELECTRICITY. Lectures by BRUNO KOLBE, Chief Science Master at St. Anna s Schools, St. Petersburg. Edited and Revised by the Author for publication in England. Authorised Translation by JOSEPH SKELLON, formerly Master a Beaumont College, Old Windsor. Demy 8vo. with 76 I llustrations, price 1OS. 6d. net. PLANT BREEDING. By HUGO DE VRIES, Professor of Botany in the University of Amsterdam ;A uthor of Species and Varieties. Demy 8vo. I llustrated, price 7s. 6d. net. OPHTHALMIC OPERATIONS. By H. GRIMSDALE, F.R.S., M.B., B.CC antafa., Westminster Ophthalmic Hospital, Ophtl to St. George s Hospital; and E. BREWERTON, F.R,CS,, toyal Westminster Ophthalmic Hospital, Surgeon Metropolitan Hospital, c. With numerous Diagrams. Demy 8vo. price 12s. net. Surgeon, Eoyal Westminster Ophthalmic Hospital, Ophthalmic Surgeo to St. George s Hospital; and Surgeon to Royal Westminster Ophthalmic Hospital, Ophthalmic Surgeon Metropolitan Hospital, c. NUTRITION AND DYSENTERY. By U. N. MUKERJI, MJXE din., yal College of Surgeons, Engl Indian Medical Service. Crown 8vo. price 3s. 6d. net. Member of the Royal College of Surgeons, England, Lieut.-C olone Indian Medical Service. Londpn: KEGAN PAUL, TRENCH, TRUBNER, CO.
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About the Publisher

Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology.

Forgotten Books' Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the aged text.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1440037949
• ISBN 13: 9781440037948
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 484
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