Botany With Agricultural Applications (1920)

By John Nathan Martin

Book Overview

Botany With Agricultural Applications is a comprehensive textbook written by John Nathan Martin and first published in 1920. The book covers a wide range of topics related to botany and its practical applications in agriculture. It is designed to provide students with a thorough understanding of the principles of botany and how they can be applied to improve crop production and management.The book is divided into several sections, each covering a different aspect of botany and its applications in agriculture. The first section provides an introduction to the study of botany and its importance in agriculture. It covers topics such as plant structure, growth and development, and the role of plant hormones.The second section focuses on the classification of plants and covers the major groups of plants, including algae, fungi, mosses, ferns, and flowering plants. It also discusses the characteristics of each group and their importance in agriculture.The third section covers plant physiology, including topics such as photosynthesis, respiration, and transpiration. It also discusses the role of plant nutrients and their importance in plant growth and development.The fourth section covers plant genetics and breeding, including topics such as plant breeding techniques, hybridization, and genetic engineering. It also discusses the importance of plant genetics in crop improvement.The final section of the book covers the practical applications of botany in agriculture. It covers topics such as soil management, crop rotation, pest management, and plant disease control.Overall, Botany With Agricultural Applications is an essential textbook for students of botany and agriculture. It provides a comprehensive overview of the principles of botany and their practical applications in agriculture, making it an invaluable resource for anyone interested in crop production and management.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164206850
• ISBN13: 9781164206859
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 626 Pages
• Weight: 1.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"