Explore how germplasm and protoplasm shape variation and the rise of species.
This book presents a scientific view of living matter through the lens of germplasm and protoplasm. It discusses how the starch molecule’s plasticity and the interactions of genetic and chemical systems may influence variation, sports, and the genesis of species. It also outlines a basis for classifying plants and animals and for understanding how vital phenomena tie to physico-chemical processes.
- Concepts of germplasm as a dynamic, three-dimensional system influencing growth and form
- How variations and hybridization may contribute to the emergence of new strains and species
- Connections between biology, chemistry, and the classification of life
- Practical insights into histology, reactions, and diagrams related to starch and hemoglobins
Ideal for readers of biology, taxonomy, and plant science who want a historical, research-based view of the laws behind organic growth and classification.