
Sweet-Clover Seed
Exploring Humanity's Connection to the Natural World through LiteratureBy H. S. Coe, John N. MartinLength1h 51m
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'ÄúSweet-Clover Seed'Äù unfurls as a tapestry of diverse literary expressions, intricately woven together to explore the fragility and resilience of human connection. This anthology encompasses a wide range of styles, from poignant prose to evocative verse, each piece contributing to a rich exploration of growth and renewal amidst adversity. Through narratives that traverse a breadth of emotional and intellectual landscapes, the reader is invited to consider the nuances of endurance and transformation. Standout pieces in the collection masterfully capture the essence of perseverance, illustrating how the most unassuming of seeds can blossom into profound change. The voices collated within this anthology are as varied as they are resonant. Compiled under the discerning editorial guidance of H. S. Coe and John N. Martin, these authors are united by their exploration of themes rooted in both personal and communal realms. Their collective oeuvre is a testament to the rich tapestry of cultural and historical contexts from which they hail. As these writers navigate the intersections of personal narrative and broader socio-cultural movements, they enrich the reader'Äôs understanding of resilience, making this anthology a cornerstone in contemporary literary exploration. 'ÄúSweet-Clover Seed'Äù offers readers a rare opportunity to engage with a multitude of voices and artistic approaches within a single volume. The collection is an invitation to explore the complexities and beauty inherent in diversity, offering both educational insights and emotive depth. It serves as an enriching platform for dialogue among the varying narratives it houses, and is a must-read for those seeking to deepen their understanding of human connection and transformation through literature.
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GenreScience and Nature, Literary Classics
Length1 hr 51 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 5, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Part I.—POLLINATION STUDIES OF SEED PRODUCTION.
2UNSATISFACTORY YIELDS OF SWEET-CLOVER SEED.
3PREVIOUS INVESTIGATIONS OF THE POLLINATION OF SWEET CLOVER.
4OUTLINE OF POLLINATING EXPERIMENTS.
5STRUCTURE OF THE FLOWERS OF MELILOTUS ALBA.
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6DEVELOPMENT OF THE FLORAL ORGANS OF SWEET CLOVER.
7DEVELOPMENT OF THE OVULES.
8STERILITY OF THE OVULES.
9DEVELOPMENT OF THE POLLEN.
10FERTILIZATION IN MELILOTUS ALBA.
11DEVELOPMENT OF THE SEED.
12MATURE POLLEN OF SWEET CLOVER.
13GERMINATION OF THE POLLEN.
14CROSS-POLLINATION AND SELF-POLLINATION OF SWEET CLOVER.
15ARTIFICIAL MANIPULATION OF SWEET-CLOVER FLOWERS.[2]
16SEED PRODUCTION OF MELILOTUS ALBA UNDER ORDINARY FIELD CONDITIONS.
17EFFICIENCY OF CERTAIN KINDS OF INSECTS AS POLLINATORS OF SWEET CLOVER.
18PLANTS SUBJECT TO INSECT VISITATION AT ALL TIMES.
19PLANTS PROTECTED FROM INSECT VISITATION DURING THEIR ENTIRE FLOWERING PERIOD.
20FLOWERS POLLINATED ONLY BY NIGHT-FLYING INSECTS.
21FLOWERS POLLINATED ONLY BY DAY-FLYING INSECTS.
22PLANTS PROTECTED FROM ALL INSECTS THAT COULD NOT PASS THROUGH A WIRE SCREEN HAVING 14 MESHES TO THE LINEAR INCH.
23SUMMARY OF INSECT-POLLINATION STUDIES.
24RELATION OF THE POSITION OF THE FLOWERS ON MELILOTUS ALBA PLANTS TO SEED PRODUCTION.
25INFLUENCE OF THE WEATHER AT BLOSSOMING TIME UPON SEED PRODUCTION.
26INSECT POLLINATORS OF SWEET CLOVER.
27EFFECT OF MOISTURE UPON THE PRODUCTION OF MELILOTUS ALBA SEED.
28Part II.—STRUCTURE AND CHEMICAL NATURE OF THE SEED COAT AND ITS RELATION TO IMPERMEABLE SEEDS OF SWEET CLOVER.[3]
29HISTORICAL SUMMARY.
30MATERIAL AND METHODS.
31STRUCTURE OF THE SEED COAT.
32MICROCHEMISTRY OF THE SEED COAT.
33THE SEED COAT IN RELATION TO THE ABSORPTION OF WATER.
34A COMPARISON OF PERMEABLE AND IMPERMEABLE SEED COATS.
35THE ACTION OF SULPHURIC ACID ON THE COATS OF IMPERMEABLE SEEDS.
36LITERATURE CITED.