Modern Plant Hunters

Name: Modern Plant Hunters
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781910258781
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Adventures in Pursuit of Extraordinary Plants

By Sandy Primrose

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Modern Plant Hunters by Sandy Primrose explores the thrilling world of contemporary botanical adventurers who scour the globe in search of new plant species. The book delves into their adventures and the significant contributions they make to science and horticulture, bringing to life the excitement and challenges facing modern-day explorers in the natural world.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the adventures of modern-day botanists searching for new plant species around the world. It offers an intriguing blend of science and exploration, diving into both the historical and current challenges faced by plant hunters. With a mix of captivating stories and scientific insights, it appeals to those who appreciate nature's wonders and the thrill of discovery in exotic locations.

The only book to tell the stories of the modern plant hunters - and their breathtaking adventures

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Much has been published on the topic of plant hunting, and almost all of it is about the plant hunters of the so-called 'golden age' that ended with the death of Frank Kingdon Ward in 1958. One might be forgiven for thinking that plant hunting itself came to an end in 1958 - but nothing could be further from the truth.

On the contrary, there have been more new plant introductions in the past thirty years than ever before. The aim of Modern Plant Hunters is to tell the stories of the modern-day plant hunters - such pioneering adventurers as Mikinori Ogisu, Dan Hinkley, Ed de Vogel, Lin Yu-Lin, Bill Terry and Claire Scobie. The book also aims to broaden the remit: to examine the search for medicinal plants and the work of scientific institutions, both of which have been largely ignored, and to consider such developments as the effect of habitat destruction on plant loss and plant diversity.

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Modern Plant Hunters by Sandy Primrose is praised for its thorough and contemporary account of field botany and horticulture, offering a fresh and conversational narrative. Reviewers highlight its adventurous tales, conservation theme, and captivating photography, appealing to both botanical enthusiasts and armchair travellers. It successfully brings modern plant exploration to light, providing an engaging, educational, and enjoyable read.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781910258781

Publisher: Gemini Books Group Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 23 January 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Pimpernel Press Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 272

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Biography & Memoir Non-Fiction Plants Sandy Primrose Science & Nature

About the Author

Dr Sandy Primrose MBE PhD has spent his professional life as a biologist, initially in academia and then as a senior manager in pharmaceutical, diagnostic and life science companies. He has also worked with various government departments on topics such as the detection of food fraud and the safety of genetically engineered foods. He now works as a consultant helping early-stage companies in the healthcare field. He is a keen gardener and lectures extensively on plants, horticulture and gardening. He is passionate about teaching and aims to be at once entertaining and informative. His previous books include Principles of Gene Manipulation and Genomics, co-authored with Richard Twyman (Wiley-Blackwell, 2006) and Plants, Poisons and Personalities (Librario Publishing, 2010). He lives in Buckinghamshire.