Vegetable Teratology by Maxwell T. Masters
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"Vegetable Teratology" by Maxwell T. Masters is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This work provides an in-depth exploration of the anomalies and deviations observed in the structure and formation of plants, examining the phenomena of teratology—the study of abnormal growth and development. Through detailed descriptions and numerous illustrations, the book aims to offer insights into the underlying causes and implications of these irregularities in plant morphogenesis. The opening
of "Vegetable Teratology" presents a historical overview of the field, highlighting the shifting perspectives of botanists toward plants exhibiting exceptional formations, which were often dismissed as mere curiosities. Masters acknowledges the contributions of earlier scientists, particularly noting the significance of botanist Augustin Pyramus De Candolle in advancing the study of plant malformations. By addressing the lack of comprehensive English-language resources on this topic, the introduction sets the stage for the extensive examination of various teratological phenomena that follow, emphasizing the importance of understanding both normal and abnormal plant structures for a more holistic view of botanical science. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Masters, Maxwell T. (Maxwell Tylden), 1833-1907 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 05037984 |
| Title |
Vegetable Teratology An Account of the Principal Deviations from the Usual Construction of Plants |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Charlene Taylor, Leonard Johnson, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (www.pgdp.net) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 48.3 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QK: Science: Botany |
| Subject | Plants -- Abnormalities |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 23354 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-23354-3 |
| Release Date | Nov 6, 2007 |
| Last Update | Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 4711 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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