Vegetable Teratology
An Account of the Principal Deviations from the Usual Construction of PlantsBy Maxwell T. Masters
Length14h 8m
About this audiobook
Maxwell T. Masters' "Vegetable Teratology" delves into the intricate and often bizarre world of plant deformities and anomalies. Through a blend of rigorous scientific analysis and poetic prose, Masters articulates the subtleties of botanical abnormalities, positioned within the larger context of both ecological studies and agricultural practices. The work underscores the significance of these anomalies — from mutant leaves to bizarre growth patterns — while inviting readers to reconsider the aesthetics and complexities of plants in nature. This richly detailed exploration intertwines both the empirical and the ethereal, offering a unique lens through which to appreciate the myriad forms of vegetable life. As a noted botanist and plant enthusiast, Maxwell T. Masters brings a wealth of knowledge to the discourse on plant morphology and genetics. His curiosity, shaped by years of field research and academic rigor, fuels this exploration into the unexpected world of plant irregularities. In "Vegetable Teratology," he synthesizes his insights and experiences, reflecting a deeply rooted passion for understanding the natural world in all its imperfections. For readers interested in the intersections of science, nature, and art, "Vegetable Teratology" is an indispensable resource that captures the beauty of the unconventional in the botanical realm. It's a recommended read for scholars, horticulturists, and anyone intrigued by the complexities of life that flourish in unexpected forms.
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GenreScience and Nature
Length14 hrs 8 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJul 31, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2TABLE OF CONTENTS.
3INTRODUCTION.: FOOTNOTES:
4BOOK I. DEVIATIONS FROM THE ORDINARY ARRANGEMENT OF ORGANS.
5PART I. UNION OF ORGANS.: CHAPTER I. COHESION.
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6FOOTNOTES:: CHAPTER II. ADHESION.
7FOOTNOTES:
8PART II. INDEPENDENCE OR SEPARATION OF ORGANS.
9FOOTNOTES:: CHAPTER I. FISSION.
10FOOTNOTES:: CHAPTER II. DIALYSIS.
11FOOTNOTES:: CHAPTER III. SOLUTION.
12FOOTNOTES:
13PART III. ALTERATIONS OF POSITION.: CHAPTER I. DISPLACEMENT.
14FOOTNOTES:: CHAPTER II. PROLIFICATION.
15FOOTNOTES:: CHAPTER III. HETEROTAXY.
16FOOTNOTES:: CHAPTER IV. HETEROGAMY.
17FOOTNOTES:: CHAPTER V. ALTERATIONS IN THE DIRECTION OF ORGANS.
18FOOTNOTES:
19BOOK II. DEVIATIONS FROM THE ORDINARY FORM OF ORGANS.
20FOOTNOTES:
21PART I. STASIMORPHY.[219]
22FOOTNOTES:: CHAPTER I. PERSISTENCE OF JUVENILE FORMS.
23FOOTNOTES:: CHAPTER II. REGULAR PELORIA.
24FOOTNOTES:
25PART II. PLEIOMORPHY.[231]
26FOOTNOTES:: CHAPTER I. IRREGULAR PELORIA.
27FOOTNOTES:
28PART III. METAMORPHY.
29FOOTNOTES:: CHAPTER I. PHYLLODY.
30FOOTNOTES:: CHAPTER II. METAMORPHY OF THE FLORAL ORGANS.
31FOOTNOTES:
32PART IV. HETEROMORPHY.: CHAPTER I. DEFORMITIES.
33FOOTNOTES:: CHAPTER II. POLYMORPHY.
34FOOTNOTES:: CHAPTER III. ALTERATIONS OF COLOUR.[372]
35FOOTNOTES:
36BOOK III. DEVIATIONS FROM THE ORDINARY NUMBER OF ORGANS.
37PART 1. INCREASED NUMBER OF ORGANS.
38FOOTNOTES:: CHAPTER I. MULTIPLICATION OF AXILE ORGANS, INFLORESCENCE, ETC.
39FOOTNOTES:: CHAPTER II. MULTIPLICATION OF FOLIAR ORGANS.
40FOOTNOTES:
41PART II. DIMINISHED NUMBER OF ORGANS.: CHAPTER I. SUPPRESSION OF AXILE ORGANS.
42FOOTNOTES:: CHAPTER II. SUPPRESSION OF FOLIAR ORGANS.
43FOOTNOTES:
44BOOK IV. DEVIATIONS FROM THE ORDINARY SIZE AND CONSISTENCE OF ORGANS.
45PART I. HYPERTROPHY.: CHAPTER I. ENLARGEMENT.
46FOOTNOTES:: CHAPTER II. ELONGATION.
47FOOTNOTES:: CHAPTER III. ENATION.
48FOOTNOTES:
49PART II. ATROPHY.: CHAPTER I. ABORTION.
50FOOTNOTES:: CHAPTER II. DEGENERATION.
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