Drug Plants Under Cultivation by W. W. Stockberger
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"Drug Plants Under Cultivation" by W. W. Stockberger is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work serves as a comprehensive guide for farmers and cultivators interested in the production of drug plants, providing insights into their cultivation, harvesting, yield, and marketing. The bulletin emphasizes the economic viability and potential challenges in growing such plants domestically, highlighting the importance of understanding specific trade requirements. The opening of the text
outlines the objective of the bulletin, which is to offer practical guidance on the culture and commercial prospects of various drug plants. It discusses the increasing interest in domestic drug plant cultivation due to concerns over environmental sustainability and reliance on imported drugs. Additionally, it details the challenges faced by cultivators, such as climate differences, market demands, and managing soil conditions suitable for different plant species. This section sets a pragmatic tone for the publication, encouraging a careful approach in evaluating the profitability and feasibility of growing medicinal plants. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Stockberger, W. W. (Warner Webster), 1872-1944 |
|---|---|
| Title | Drug Plants Under Cultivation |
| Series Title | United States. Department of Agriculture. Farmers' bulletin no. 663 |
| Credits | Produced by Tom Cosmas |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 65.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QK: Science: Botany |
| LoC Class | S: Agriculture |
| Subject | Botany, Medical |
| Subject | Medicinal plants -- Culture -- United States |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 62715 |
| Release Date | Jul 20, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 434 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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