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Introduction to the Study of the Scientific Principles of Agriculture: Being the Inaugural Lecture, Delivered May 6, 1884, at the University Museum, Oxford (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Explore the birth of agricultural science through an inaugural lecture that links soil, atmosphere, and crop yields to practical farming.
This edition traces how early scholars framed the sources of plant food, the role of manures and crop rotation, and the feeding of farm animals in pursuit of better yields and healthier soils.
Beginning with the sources that feed crops, it surveys the effects of soil, climate, and management practices. It then moves to how manures, exhaustion, and seasons influence produce, and how rotation can boost both output and soil health. The book also examines the feeding of animals for meat, milk, and work, and touches on applying town sewage to land, all while connecting these topics to ongoing questions about farm economics and unexhausted improvements. Drawing on experiments and historical context, this work situates the science of agriculture within its time and shows how ideas evolved from Liebig’s influence and earlier lectures.
- Foundations of plant nutrition: soil, atmosphere, and their roles in crops.
- Practical farming questions: manures, rotation, exhaustion, and seasonal effects on yield and composition.
- Animal feeding for labor, meat, and milk, with a view toward efficiency and balance.
- Historical context and experimental methods from early agricultural science to later inquiries.
Ideal for readers of agricultural history and science, this edition offers a clear window into how scientists began to formalize farming practices.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the evolution of the study of agricultural science and its principles, from its outset to the mid-19th century. It sheds light on the work and contributions of some of the most prominent figures in the field, including Sir Humphrey Davy, Justus von Liebig, and Jean-Baptiste Boussingault. The book explores the development of agricultural chemistry and its role in understanding the nutritional needs of plants and the influence of soils and fertilizers. It examines the history of crop rotation and its benefits, as well as the importance of field experiments in advancing agricultural knowledge. The book stands as a testament to the scientific advancements that have shaped the study and practice of agriculture over centuries, providing valuable insights into the foundational principles that guide modern agricultural practices. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330709467_0
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