02497cam a22003373u 4500 43392 UtSlPG 20260610134008.0 m cr n 260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG de iso639-1 SB Westermann, Diedrich, 1875-1956 Die Nutzpflanzen unserer Kolonien und ihre wirtschaftliche Bedeutung für das Mutterland Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2013 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2013-08-03 Produced by Peter Becker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Die Nutzpflanzen unserer Kolonien" by D. Westermann is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The book aims to increase understanding and interest among the public, particularly youth, about the economic significance of colonial plants and the potential for agricultural development in German colonies. It focuses on essential plant species relevant for export and local consumption, detailing their cultivation and economic impacts. The opening of the book introduces the author's intent to raise awareness about the economic value of colonial possessions, emphasizing the agricultural potential. Westermann discusses the importance of fostering interest in the cultivation of useful plants that can benefit both the colonies and the German economy. He outlines the structure of the book, which includes sections on various categories of useful plants such as grains, tubers, and fruits, and introduces the methodology of discussing their growth, cultivation requirements, and processing. The introduction sets the stage for a detailed examination of different plants and their contributions to both local diets and export markets, highlighting the intertwining of indigenous agricultural practices and colonial economic interests. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Tropical crops Plants, Useful -- Tropics Plants, Useful -- Germany -- Colonies Bock, K. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43392 84231 84231