Excerpt from Heredity in Relation to Evolution and Animal Breeding
The existence of civilized man rests ultimately on his ability to produce from the earth in suf ficient abundance cultivated plants and domes ticated animals. City populations are apt to forget this fundamental fact and to regard with indifierence bordering at times on scorn agri cultural districts and their workers. But let the steady stream of supplies coming from the land to any large city be interrupted for only a few days by war, floods, a railroad strike, or any similar occurrence, and this sentiment vanishes instantly. Man to live must have food, and food comes chiefly from the land.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the groundbreaking theory of heredity, proposed by Gregor Mendel in the 19th century. The author traces the development of this theory, highlighting its significance in shaping our understanding of genetics and evolution. Mendel's discovery of inheritance patterns opened the door to unraveling the mechanisms behind the transmission of traits across generations. The book examines the principles of dominance, segregation, and recombination, providing insights into how genetic traits are determined and passed on. Through the study of various crosses, ranging from single-gene to complex multi-gene scenarios, the book demonstrates the practical applications of Mendel's principles, particularly in the fields of animal and plant breeding. By delving into the concepts of genetic inheritance, this book allows readers to grasp the fundamentals of genetics and appreciate the immense contribution Mendel's theory has made to our knowledge of biology. 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. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781330332986_0
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