a natural history of seeds
Edición de la obra An orchard invisible
| Autor | Jonathan W. Silvertown |
|---|---|
| Editorial | The University of Chicago Press |
| Fecha de publicación | 2009 |
| Lugar | Chicago, London |
| Idioma | inglés |
| Páginas | 216 |
| ISBN-13 | 9780226757735 |
| ISBN-10 | 0226757730 |
| OCLC | 262429482 |
| LCCN | 2008043555 |
| Número de Cutter | S587o |
"The story of seeds, in a nutshell, is a tale of evolution. From the tiny sesame that we sprinkle on our bagels to the forty-five-pound double coconut borne by the coco de mer tree, seeds are a perpetual reminder of the complexity and diversity of life on earth. How and why do some lie dormant for years on end? How did seeds evolve? The wide variety of uses that humans have developed for seeds of all sorts also receives a fascinating look, studded with examples, including foods, oils, perfumes, and pharmaceuticals."--Global Books in Print.