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The Gramineae: A Study of Cereal, Bamboo and Grass (Cambridge Library Collection - Botany and Horticulture) Reissue Edition

by Agnes Arber (Author)
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Agnes Arber (1879–1960) was a prominent British botanist specialising in plant morphology and comparative anatomy. In 1946 she became the first female botanist to be elected a Fellow of the Royal Society. First published in 1934, this volume provides a detailed comparative study of the Gramineae family of plants, which includes cereals, grasses and bamboos. Arber focuses on the general morphological features of these plants as shown by anatomical analysis, describing their life cycles, reproductive and vegetative phases, and embryology. The Gramineae family contains vitally important food plants such as wheat, millet and rice, leading Arber to begin her study with the history of human interaction with these plants. It was the first published general description of these important plants, and remains a classic example of comparative anatomical analysis. The book contains over 200 figures and an extensive bibliography.
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    1108017312
  2. ISBN-13
    978-1108017312
  3. Edition
    Reissue
  4. Publisher
    Cambridge University Press
  5. Publication date
    September 30, 2010
  6. Language
    English
  7. Dimensions
    6 x 1.27 x 9 inches
  8. Print length
    506 pages
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A detailed comparative study of the Gramineae family of plants, which includes cereals, grasses and bamboos.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Cambridge University Press; Reissue edition (September 30, 2010)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 506 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1108017312
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1108017312
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.61 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 1.27 x 9 inches
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Grace M. Donnelly
1.0 out of 5 stars It is a very fine copy of a real classic
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It is a very fine copy of a real classic ,and the source, from a local library in England, was an enhancement. Thanks for all the searching.
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C. E. Gray
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent review providing comprehensive descriptions and drawings
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 30, 2013
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Even though this was originally published in 1934, this book provides a comprehensive review of many UK grasses, including history and origins, detailed cross sectional drawings of leaves, shoots, nodes, spikelets, roots, as well as detailed explanations of the growth and reproduction of grasses. Bamboos and cereals are also covered, however, the content on grasses that can be found on sports fields and amenity / conservation grass surfaces is very enlightening. This is an ideal complement to Hubbard's  Grasses: A Guide to Their Structure, Identification, Uses and Distribution. (Penguin Press Science): v. 1  which is an excellent reference for the identification of grasses in the UK, so I would suggest buying both books.
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