Life Movements in Plants, Volume I by Jagadis Chandra Bose

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Author Bose, Jagadis Chandra, 1858-1937
Title Life Movements in Plants, Volume I
Note Reading ease score: 45.6 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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Summary "Life Movements in Plants, Volume I" by Jagadis Chandra Bose is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century." This work delves into the intricate and often complex responses of plants to various stimuli, such as light, temperature, and mechanical forces, and it particularly focuses on how these factors influence plant movements. Bose’s exploration covers a range of plant phenomena, encompassing both the universally observed movements across different species and specific case studies, such as the remarkable diurnal motions of the "Praying Palm." "The opening of the text sets the stage for an in-depth examination of plant movements, beginning with an introduction to the fundamental question of how plants respond to stimuli." It highlights the variability in movements that can occur under identical conditions, indicating the dynamic interactions between different factors that influence plant behavior. Bose introduces his research methodologies and recording apparatus, emphasizing the need for precise measurement in understanding the physiological reactions involved. He uses the "Praying Palm" as a focal example and describes the intentions behind his experiments to showcase the relationship between environmental variations and the observable diurnal patterns in plant movement. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class QK: Science: Botany
Subject Plants -- Irritability and movements
Subject Growth (Plants)
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EBook-No. 48280
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