Excerpt from The Book of the Rothamsted Experiments: Issued With the Authority of the Lawes Agricultural Trust Committee
IN writing this account of the Rothamsted Experiments - the sixty years' work of two men, Lawes and Gilbert, whose names have become familiar in every part of the world where agri culture is something more than a matter of tradition and custom-li am of necessity acting as an external demonstrator, describing from the outside, as it were, what seem to be the chief lessons conveyed by the experiments which I have now the honour to conduct. Lawes and Gilbert are dead, and with them passed away many observations of value and many notable generalisations which they had found no opportunity of giving to the world, nor had I the personal contact with either which would enable me to report even such portions of their experi ences as might have been conveyed by conversation. But though these losses cannot be repaired, and though nothing can replace the instinctive knowledge that comes of having seen a thing grow year after year, yet the position of an out sider has some advantages, especially when drawing up an account which, like the present, is addressed to the general student of the subject.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book takes the reader on a journey through the groundbreaking experiments conducted at Rothamsted, a landmark research facility in agricultural science. The author guides us through the work of two visionary scientists, Lawes and Gilbert, who dedicated their lives to understanding the fundamental principles behind plant growth. The book unfolds the story of their pioneering research in a captivating way, placing it within the context of the 19th-century agricultural revolution. We learn about the critical discoveries they made regarding the sources of nitrogen in plants, the composition of soil, and the effects of different fertilizers. The book delves into the intricacies of crop rotations, the impact of manuring on soil fertility, and the role of nitrogen in the growth of various crops. The author skillfully highlights the importance of long-term research and the value of carefully controlled experiments in advancing our understanding of agricultural processes. This book offers a fascinating glimpse into the history of agricultural science and provides valuable insights into the complex relationship between plants, soil, and human intervention. 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. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781330714843_0
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