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Group Classification and Varietal Descriptions of American Varieties of Sweet Potatoes (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Homer Columbus Thompson

 
9780265869611: Group Classification and Varietal Descriptions of American Varieties of Sweet Potatoes (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Clear, practical guide to sweet potato varieties and how they’re classified .

This book offers a concise look at the American varieties and the methods used to name and describe them, helping readers understand how classification works in the field.

This edition explains why many names exist for a single variety, and how researchers build a workable system that can accommodate changes over time. It surveys historic classification attempts and outlines a proposed approach, with notes on how environment can affect plant characteristics.
  • Overview of how sweet potato varieties are named and identified
  • Descriptions of early classification attempts and their limits
  • Explanation of a proposed, more consistent classification system
  • Context on how environment affects leaf shape, stem length, roots, and flesh color
Ideal for growers, teachers, students, and researchers seeking a practical, historical view of sweet potato variety work.

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9781527922112: Group Classification and Varietal Descriptions of American Varieties of Sweet Potatoes (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10:  1527922111 ISBN 13:  9781527922112
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017
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