Buy this book on-line Agnes Arber : The Gramineae: A Study of Cereal, Bamboo and GrassCambridge University Press, Cambridge, 2010 ISBN 9781108017312
8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. This is an unread book, but has been stamped 'Damaged' by the publisher on the title page with the damage being a small dent in the top of the rear cover. 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.. Book Condition: Very Good. Binding: Paperback Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of Agnes Arber : The Gramineae: A Study of Cereal, Bamboo and Grass. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Bibliophile Bookbase lists over 5 million books, maps and prints including livres anciens, rare books, out-of-print books, fine bindings and livres d'occasion. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |