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7675786Origin of Sunflowerhttps://www.gandhi.com.mx/origin-of-sunflower-9788233958312/phttps://gandhi.vtexassets.com/arquivos/ids/6889467/image.jpg?v=638895411766770000https://gandhi.vtexassets.com/arquivos/ids/6885855/image.jpg?v=6387593124868700009393MXNGandhiInStock/Ebooks/<p><em>Origin of Sunflower</em> explores the captivating story of the sunflower, tracing its journey from a wild plant in North America to a globally significant agricultural crop. The book examines the plants genetic history, revealing how domestication and plant breeding efforts transformed it into the valuable resource we know today. For example, early farmers selected for traits like larger seed heads and increased oil content, fundamentally altering the plants genetic makeup.</p><p>This comprehensive study also sheds light on the sunflowers cultural and economic importance across various societies, emphasizing its role in both historical practices and modern food systems. The book uniquely integrates genetic, historical, and cultural perspectives, offering a holistic understanding of the sunflowers evolution. It delves into the sunflowers wild relatives, the domestication process, and its spread beyond North America, culminating in an analysis of its cultural symbolism and potential in addressing future food security.</p><p>Each chapter builds upon the last, progressing from the sunflowers genetic origins to its modern-day significance, all while highlighting the interconnectedness of biodiversity, agricultural innovation, and human culture. The approach taken ensures the book is accessible to a broad audience interested in nature, biology, and the life sciences, without assuming prior scientific knowledge. It emphasizes the sunflowers inherent adaptability and the ingenuity of humans in cultivating its potential.</p><p>The narrative highlights how insights from anthropology, ecology, and economics are crucial to understanding the sunflowers story, making <em>Origin of Sunflower</em> a valuable resource for anyone seeking to understand the complex relationship between humans and plants.</p>...6954273Origin of Sunflower9393https://www.gandhi.com.mx/origin-of-sunflower-9788233958312/phttps://gandhi.vtexassets.com/arquivos/ids/6889467/image.jpg?v=638895411766770000https://gandhi.vtexassets.com/arquivos/ids/6885855/image.jpg?v=638759312486870000InStockMXN99999DIEbook20259788233958312_W3siaWQiOiIwYjRiN2M3YS1lMmNjLTQwZjEtOWRmZS03N2MyODJjODFlYzEiLCJsaXN0UHJpY2UiOjkzLCJkaXNjb3VudCI6MCwic2VsbGluZ1ByaWNlIjo5MywiaW5jbHVkZXNUYXgiOnRydWUsInByaWNlVHlwZSI6IkFnZW5jeSIsImN1cnJlbmN5IjoiTVhOIiwiZnJvbSI6IjIwMjUtMDctMzFUMDQ6MDA6MDBaIiwicmVnaW9uIjoiTVgiLCJpc1ByZW9yZGVyIjpmYWxzZX1d9788233958312_<p><em>Origin of Sunflower</em> explores the captivating story of the sunflower, tracing its journey from a wild plant in North America to a globally significant agricultural crop. The book examines the plants genetic history, revealing how domestication and plant breeding efforts transformed it into the valuable resource we know today. For example, early farmers selected for traits like larger seed heads and increased oil content, fundamentally altering the plants genetic makeup.</p><p>This comprehensive study also sheds light on the sunflowers cultural and economic importance across various societies, emphasizing its role in both historical practices and modern food systems. The book uniquely integrates genetic, historical, and cultural perspectives, offering a holistic understanding of the sunflowers evolution. It delves into the sunflowers wild relatives, the domestication process, and its spread beyond North America, culminating in an analysis of its cultural symbolism and potential in addressing future food security.</p><p>Each chapter builds upon the last, progressing from the sunflowers genetic origins to its modern-day significance, all while highlighting the interconnectedness of biodiversity, agricultural innovation, and human culture. The approach taken ensures the book is accessible to a broad audience interested in nature, biology, and the life sciences, without assuming prior scientific knowledge. It emphasizes the sunflowers inherent adaptability and the ingenuity of humans in cultivating its potential.</p><p>The narrative highlights how insights from anthropology, ecology, and economics are crucial to understanding the sunflowers story, making <em>Origin of Sunflower</em> a valuable resource for anyone seeking to understand the complex relationship between humans and plants.</p>...9788233958312_Publifyelibro_electonico_9788233958312_9788233958312Yves EarhartInglésMéxicohttps://getbook.kobo.com/koboid-prod-public/simplicissimus-epub-a5f27bc7-9e2d-4f8e-bd8c-413da14580aa.epub2025-02-11T00:00:00+00:00Publifye