""How Crops Grow"" is a comprehensive treatise on the chemical composition, structure, and life of plants, written specifically for students of agriculture. Authored by Samuel W. Johnson and first published in 1868, the book covers a wide range of topics related to the growth and development of crops, including the role of soil and fertilizers, the process of photosynthesis, and the various factors that affect plant growth. The book also includes detailed descriptions of the structure and function of different plant parts, such as roots, stems, leaves, and flowers. Throughout the text, Johnson emphasizes the importance of a scientific approach to agriculture, and provides practical advice for farmers and other agricultural professionals. Overall, ""How Crops Grow"" is an essential resource for anyone interested in understanding the complex processes involved in plant growth and cultivation.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.
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