Inorganic Plant Poisons and Stimulants by Winifred Elsie Brenchley
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"Inorganic Plant Poisons and Stimulants" by Winifred Elsie Brenchley is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The work investigates the effects of various inorganic substances, specifically focusing on their toxic and stimulating actions on plant growth and development. It aims to provide a comprehensive analysis and correlation of existing research related to these substances, delving into their applicability in agricultural practices. The opening of the work begins with a
preface outlining the significant changes in agricultural practices over the previous century, highlighting the use of artificial fertilizers and the conflicting evidence surrounding inorganic substances as potential plant nutrients. Brenchley sets the stage for further exploration by discussing the historical context of plant nutrition and the classification of substances based on their effects on plant growth. In particular, she emphasizes the complexity of understanding how certain inorganic compounds can exhibit both toxic and beneficial effects, depending on their concentrations and combinations with other nutrients, thereby inviting future investigation into the nuanced interactions between plants and these chemicals. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Brenchley, Winifred Elsie, 1883-1953 |
|---|---|
| Title | Inorganic Plant Poisons and Stimulants |
| Credits |
Produced by Chris Curnow, Rosanna Murphy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 58.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QK: Science: Botany |
| Subject | Growth (Plants) |
| Subject | Plants -- Effect of poisons on |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 48008 |
| Release Date | Jan 18, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 477 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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