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
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJul 31, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
30FOOTNOTES:: CHAPTER II. METAMORPHY OF THE FLORAL ORGANS.
2TABLE OF CONTENTS.
31FOOTNOTES:
3INTRODUCTION.: FOOTNOTES:
32PART IV. HETEROMORPHY.: CHAPTER I. DEFORMITIES.
4BOOK I. DEVIATIONS FROM THE ORDINARY ARRANGEMENT OF ORGANS.
33FOOTNOTES:: CHAPTER II. POLYMORPHY.
5PART I. UNION OF ORGANS.: CHAPTER I. COHESION.
34FOOTNOTES:: CHAPTER III. ALTERATIONS OF COLOUR.[372]
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6FOOTNOTES:: CHAPTER II. ADHESION.
35FOOTNOTES:
7FOOTNOTES:
36BOOK III. DEVIATIONS FROM THE ORDINARY NUMBER OF ORGANS.
8PART II. INDEPENDENCE OR SEPARATION OF ORGANS.
37PART 1. INCREASED NUMBER OF ORGANS.
9FOOTNOTES:: CHAPTER I. FISSION.
38FOOTNOTES:: CHAPTER I. MULTIPLICATION OF AXILE ORGANS, INFLORESCENCE, ETC.
10FOOTNOTES:: CHAPTER II. DIALYSIS.
39FOOTNOTES:: CHAPTER II. MULTIPLICATION OF FOLIAR ORGANS.
11FOOTNOTES:: CHAPTER III. SOLUTION.
40FOOTNOTES:
12FOOTNOTES:
41PART II. DIMINISHED NUMBER OF ORGANS.: CHAPTER I. SUPPRESSION OF AXILE ORGANS.
13PART III. ALTERATIONS OF POSITION.: CHAPTER I. DISPLACEMENT.
42FOOTNOTES:: CHAPTER II. SUPPRESSION OF FOLIAR ORGANS.
14FOOTNOTES:: CHAPTER II. PROLIFICATION.
43FOOTNOTES:
15FOOTNOTES:: CHAPTER III. HETEROTAXY.
44BOOK IV. DEVIATIONS FROM THE ORDINARY SIZE AND CONSISTENCE OF ORGANS.
16FOOTNOTES:: CHAPTER IV. HETEROGAMY.
45PART I. HYPERTROPHY.: CHAPTER I. ENLARGEMENT.
17FOOTNOTES:: CHAPTER V. ALTERATIONS IN THE DIRECTION OF ORGANS.
46FOOTNOTES:: CHAPTER II. ELONGATION.
18FOOTNOTES:
47FOOTNOTES:: CHAPTER III. ENATION.
19BOOK II. DEVIATIONS FROM THE ORDINARY FORM OF ORGANS.
48FOOTNOTES:
20FOOTNOTES:
49PART II. ATROPHY.: CHAPTER I. ABORTION.
21PART I. STASIMORPHY.[219]
50FOOTNOTES:: CHAPTER II. DEGENERATION.
22FOOTNOTES:: CHAPTER I. PERSISTENCE OF JUVENILE FORMS.
51FOOTNOTES:
23FOOTNOTES:: CHAPTER II. REGULAR PELORIA.
52GENERAL CONCLUSIONS.: FOOTNOTES:
24FOOTNOTES:
53APPENDIX DOUBLE FLOWERS.[564]: FOOTNOTES:
25PART II. PLEIOMORPHY.[231]
54NOTE.
26FOOTNOTES:: CHAPTER I. IRREGULAR PELORIA.
55INDEX TO SUBJECTS.
27FOOTNOTES:
56INDEX OF NAMES OF PLANTS.
28PART III. METAMORPHY.
57ERRATA.
29FOOTNOTES:: CHAPTER I. PHYLLODY.
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