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"The Effects of Cross & Self-Fertilisation in the Vegetable Kingdom" by Charles Darwin is a scientific publication likely authored in the late 19th century. This work explores the mechanisms and implications of cross-fertilisation and self-fertilisation among plants, presenting experimental results that highlight their effects on the growth, vigor, and offspring characteristics of various species. Darwin aims to provide evidence on how these reproductive processes influence the overall health and adaptability of plant species. At the start of the book, the introductory chapter sets the stage for the experiments that follow, discussing the importance of cross-fertilisation in enhancing plant vitality. Darwin outlines the various techniques and methodologies employed in his experiments, noting the benefits derived from different fertilisation methods. He emphasizes how the structure and timing of flowering organs are crucial in facilitating cross-fertilisation and showcases numerous instances of plants adapted exclusively for this purpose. Through detailed observations, Darwin reveals his hypothesis that cross-fertilisation results in more vigorous offspring than self-fertilisation, laying the groundwork for the extensive data and analysis that follow in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) ... Read more Show less

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Author	Darwin, Charles, 1809-1882
Title	The Effects of Cross & Self-Fertilisation in the Vegetable Kingdom
Alternate Title	The Effects of Cross and Self-Fertilisation in the Vegetable Kingdom
Note	Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Effects_of_Cross_and_Self_Fertilisation_in_the_Vegetable_Kingdom
Credits	Sue Asscher and David Widger
Reading Level	Reading ease score: 59.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Language	English
LoC Class	QK: Science: Botany
Subject	Plants -- Variation
Subject	Fertilization of plants
Subject	Pollination
Category	Text
eBook-No.	4346
ISBN (HTML)	979-8-238-04346-3
Release Date	Aug 1, 2003
Last Update	Jun 28, 2023
Copyright	Public domain in the USA.
Downloads	870 downloads in the last 30 days.

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