The biology of plants -- The evolution of plants and people -- The early uses of plants -- The Neolithic revolution -- The rise of Empiricism in antiquity -- The Columbian exchange -- The rise of the land grant complex -- The hybrid corn revolution -- The green revolution -- Plant biotechnology -- The Malthusian crisis
Summary
"An exploration of the relationship between plants and people from early agriculture to modern-day applications of biotechnology in crop production, Plants and People: Origin and Development of Human-Plant Science Relationships covers the development of agricultural sciences from Roman times through the development of agricultural experiment stations in the United States to the rise of agri-business. It underscores the symbiotic relationship and mutuality that define the intertwined histories of plants and people. It does not merely present the latest science but puts the sciences themselves in the context of history."-- Provided by publisher
