Plant-Breeding (1915)

Plant-Breeding is a book written by Liberty Hyde Bailey and published in 1915. The book is a comprehensive guide to the science of plant breeding and covers a wide range of topics related to the subject. It is divided into nine chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of plant breeding.The first chapter provides an introduction to the subject and discusses the importance of plant breeding in agriculture. The second chapter covers the principles of inheritance and variation, and how these factors affect plant breeding. The third chapter is devoted to the selection of plants for breeding, including the criteria used to choose the best plants.The fourth chapter covers the different methods of breeding plants, including crossbreeding, self-fertilization, and hybridization. The fifth chapter discusses the importance of seed selection and the different techniques used to produce high-quality seeds. The sixth chapter covers the different types of plant hybrids, including the advantages and disadvantages of each type.The seventh chapter focuses on the breeding of specific crops, including cereals, vegetables, fruits, and flowers. The eighth chapter covers the different factors that affect plant growth and development, including soil, climate, and pests. The final chapter discusses the future of plant breeding and the potential benefits that can be achieved through continued research and development.Overall, Plant-Breeding is a comprehensive and informative guide to the science of plant breeding. It is a valuable resource for farmers, horticulturists, and anyone interested in the science of plant growth and development.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.