Excerpt from Effect of Soil Types Upon Growth and Variation in Oats
It has long been contended by various investigators that soils and climate are the main causes of environmental variations among plants. But it is not yet definitely known whether differences in amount of plant food or other soil conditions produce important permanent changes in habit; that is, mutations.
Of the two factors, climate seems to be the more effective in producing variations in physical structure as well as chemical composition of the plant. This matter has received considerable attention by investigators especially in connection with the protein content in wheat. The study of the effect of environment upon the morphology and anatomy of plants has received relatively little attention. It perhaps more properly belongs to the realm of the ecologist but the problem is so closely related to plant breeding as to be practically inseparable.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book centers around a study conducted by the author to determine the effects of various soil types on the growth and variation of oat plants. The author delves into the ongoing scientific debate around the impacts of environmental factors, specifically soil and climate, on plant variability. They provide a comprehensive analysis of biometrical constants such as height, weight, and other quantifiable characteristics, examining how these constants fluctuate in response to different soil conditions. The book also explores the concept of "critical periods" in plant development, highlighting stages when plants are most susceptible to external influences. By presenting a wealth of data and thought-provoking insights, this book contributes to our understanding of the complex relationship between plants and their environment, providing valuable knowledge for botanists, agricultural scientists, and anyone interested in the intricate workings of the natural world. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780365881681_0
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