Breeding plants for the future

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Issues concerning the scientific and social implications of the genetic engineering of plants are examined. Topics include the advantages of genetic engineering, such as developing plants and trees resistant to disease and increasing food crops; difficulties in identifying genes; and the differences between traditional and genetic breeding.

Author: Pelczar, Rita
Publisher: American Horticultural Society
Publication Name: The American Gardener
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 1087-9978
Year: 2000
Social aspects, Genetic aspects, Plants (Organisms), Genetically modified plants, Plant breeding

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The plants of Lewis and Clark

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Issues related to the plant collection created by explorers Meriwether Lewis and William Clark during their 1804-1806 journey across the western US are examined. Topics include the political background to the Lewis and Clark expedition, their previous experience in botany, and the obstacles they faced in researching plant life on their journey.

Author: Pelczar, Rita
Publisher: American Horticultural Society
Publication Name: The American Gardener
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 1087-9978
Year: 2000
Research, Behavior, Botany, 19th century AD, Explorers, Lewis and Clark Expedition, 1804-1806, Lewis, Meriwether, Clark, William

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SmartGarden - understanding hardiness: picking plants that survive winter in your region is a key consideration

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When choosing plants for a garden, winter hardiness is a key consideration. The United States Department of Agriculture created the plant-hardiness zone map to classify plants and regions with various hardiness ratings. Gardeners should match up the rating of plants with the rating of their area.

Author: Pelczar, Rita
Publisher: American Horticultural Society
Publication Name: The American Gardener
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 1087-9978
Year: 2001
Planning, Column, Gardening, Plant hardiness, Plants, Effect of cold on

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Subjects list: Methods, United States, Plants
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