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Fundamentals of Plant-Breeding is a classic book written by John Merle Coulter in 1914. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the principles and techniques of plant breeding, including the history of the field, the importance of genetic variation, and the methods used to create new plant varieties. Coulter covers a wide variety of topics, including the role of pollination, the genetics of inheritance, and the selection of desirable traits. He also discusses the importance of plant breeding in agriculture and the development of new crops. The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to both professionals and amateurs with an interest in plant breeding. It includes numerous illustrations and diagrams to help readers understand the concepts presented. Overall, Fundamentals of Plant-Breeding is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the science of plant breeding, and it remains an important reference work in the field today.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.