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100 1 _aMasters, Maxwell T.
_q(Maxwell Tylden),
_d1833-1907
245 1 0 _aVegetable Teratology :
_bAn Account of the Principal Deviations from the Usual Construction of Plants
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2007-11-06
508 _aE-text prepared by Charlene Taylor, Leonard Johnson, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net)
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPlants -- Abnormalities
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23354
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