The Chemistry of Plant Life by Roscoe Wilfred Thatcher
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| Author | Thatcher, Roscoe Wilfred, 1872-1933 |
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| LoC No. | 21000991 |
| Title | The Chemistry of Plant Life |
| Note | Reading ease score: 46.3 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The Chemistry of Plant Life" by Roscoe Wilfred Thatcher is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work aims to provide a comprehensive foundation for students in plant science, emphasizing the importance of understanding the chemical processes that underpin plant growth and development. The book discusses various components and processes within plant life, including plant nutrition, photosynthesis, and the biochemical transformations that occur in plant cells. The opening of the book establishes the author's dual objectives—first, to serve as an educational resource for collegiate students, and second, to stimulate further research in phytochemistry, which is acknowledged as an emerging field at the time. Thatcher references his predecessors and their impact on his understanding while highlighting the need for more chemists who can apply their knowledge to botany. In this initial section, he also outlines the fundamental differences between plant and animal life, emphasizing that despite distinct roles, their chemical processes share significant similarities. This sets a tone for exploring the intricate relationship between chemical reactions and vital activities within plants throughout the text. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QK: Science: Botany |
| Subject | Botanical chemistry |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 33394 |
| Release Date | Aug 9, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 180 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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