The Scientific Aspects of Luther Burbank's Work

The Scientific Aspects of Luther Burbank's Work is a comprehensive study of the life and work of the renowned American horticulturist, Luther Burbank. Written by David Starr Jordan, a prominent biologist and educator of the early 20th century, the book delves into the scientific principles and methods behind Burbank's groundbreaking work in plant breeding.Jordan begins by providing a detailed biography of Burbank, tracing his early life and education, his travels and experiences, and his rise to fame as a horticulturist. He then explores Burbank's methods of plant breeding, which involved a combination of careful observation, experimentation, and cross-breeding to create new and improved varieties of fruits, vegetables, and flowers.Throughout the book, Jordan emphasizes the scientific rigor and precision of Burbank's work, as well as his commitment to using his discoveries to benefit society. He also discusses the controversies surrounding some of Burbank's claims and methods, and the ongoing debates over the role of science in agriculture and plant breeding.Overall, The Scientific Aspects of Luther Burbank's Work provides a fascinating and insightful look into the life and work of one of America's most innovative and influential horticulturists, and sheds light on the scientific principles and methods that underlie modern plant breeding.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.