02375cam a22003133u 4500 48008 UtSlPG 20260610134114.0 m cr n 260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 QK Brenchley, Winifred Elsie, 1883-1953 Inorganic Plant Poisons and Stimulants Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2015 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2015-01-18 Produced by Chris Curnow, Rosanna Murphy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "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.) Original publication data not identified Growth (Plants) Plants -- Effect of poisons on https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48008 88847 88847