Origin Of Cultivated Plants (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781428609464)

""Origin of Cultivated Plants"" is a comprehensive book written by Alphonse De Candolle, a renowned botanist and plant scientist. The book delves into the history and evolution of various cultivated plants, including their origins, domestication, and distribution. It covers a wide range of crops, from cereals and vegetables to fruits and spices, and explores their cultural and economic significance throughout human history. De Candolle also discusses the role of plant breeding, hybridization, and genetic manipulation in the development of modern agriculture. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and science of agriculture and plant cultivation.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Alphonse De Candolle
ISBN-10: 1428609466
ISBN-13: 9781428609464
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/26/2006
Pages: 488
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.56lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.09d