Inorganic Plant Poisons and Stimulants

Klappentext First published in 1927 as the second edition of a 1914 original, this book examines the effect of various inorganic substances on the growth of plants. Brenchley performs experiments to prove that certain compounds then in use in artificial fertilisers, including arsenic compounds, sometimes had a deleterious effect on the plants to which they were applied in various settings. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the history of botany and of agriculture. Zusammenfassung First published in 1927! this book examines the effect of various inorganic substances on the growth of plants. Brenchley performs experiments to prove that certain compounds then in use in artificial fertilisers sometimes had a deleterious effect on the plants to which they were applied in various settings. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. Introduction; 2. Methods of working; 3. Effect of copper compounds; 4. Effect of zinc compounds; 5. Effect of arsenic compounds; 6. Effect of boron compounds; 7. Effect of manganese compounds; 8. Conclusions; Bibliography; Index of plant-names; General index.

Product details

• Authors: Winifred E. Brenchley, Brenchley Winifred E.
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 09.04.2015
• EAN: 9781107502390
• ISBN: 978-1-107-50239-0
• No. of pages: 162
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Natural sciences (general); SCIENCE / History, SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Botany, SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Biochemistry, biochemistry, History of Science, Botany & plant sciences, c 1919 to c 1939 (Inter-war period), c 1918 to c 1939 (Inter-war period), Botany and plant sciences, Agronomy and crop production, Toxicology (non-medical), Fertilizers & manures