Plant-Breeding: Being Six Lectures Upon the Amelioration of Domestic Plants (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781143038570)

"Plant-Breeding: Being Six Lectures Upon the Amelioration of Domestic Plants" by Liberty Hyde Bailey offers a detailed exploration into the science and art of improving cultivated plants. Originally published in 1912, this work provides insights into the principles of plant breeding that remain relevant to modern agricultural practices. Bailey's lectures cover various aspects of plant improvement, from selecting superior varieties to understanding the genetic basis of desirable traits. This book is an invaluable resource for students, researchers, and practitioners in the fields of horticulture, agriculture, and botany, providing a historical perspective on the development of plant-breeding techniques. Discover the foundations of plant breeding from a pioneer in agricultural science.

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