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100 1 $aFry, Carolyn$c(Science writer).
245 14$aThe plant hunters :$bthe adventures of the world's greatest botanical explorers /$cCarolyn Fry.
246 30$aAdventures of the world's greatest botanical explorers
260 $aLondon, UK :$bCarlton Book,$c2017.
300 $a160 p. :$bill. (chiefly col.), maps (some col.), portraits ;$c25 cm.
500 $aIncludes index.
500 $aPublished in association with Kew Gardens
505 0 $aBringing plants from the land of punt -- Moving plants from east to west -- In search of spices in the east -- The rise of the physic gardens -- Carolus clusious and tulipomania -- The tradescants make plant hunting a career -- Showcasing exotic plants in Europe -- Carl Linnaeus and the naming of plants -- Sir Joseph Banks -- Gathering plants from South America -- Masson explores South Africa -- A plethora of plants from down under -- The wilds of North America -- Joseph Hooker in the Himalaya -- Exploring the treasures of the Orient -- The cost of sugar cane -- The trading company that ruled India -- Colonial endeavours -- The transfer of tea from China to India -- Sowing the seeds of the world's rubber industry -- A passion for orchids -- A new genre of art -- Conserving precious plants -- The role of the modern botanic garden -- Modern day plant hunters -- Invaders of the plant world -- Stockpiling seeds for posterity -- The effects of climate change.
520 $aThe Plant Hunters tells the story of our fascination with plants and the discovery of new species. From ancient times, when Alexander the Great included naturalists in his entourage, this intriguing story moves across the world, as plants such as coconut trees, roses and numerous fruits and vegetables were introduced from one country to another. The book traces the establishment of botanical gardens and the discovery through exploration of plants that made or broke economies, for instance tulips, tea and rubber. Travelling right around the world and throughout history, this is the tale of the botanical pioneers who changed the face of landscapes.
650 0$aPlant collecting$xHistory.
650 0$aPlant collectors$xHistory.
653 $a青少年
653 $a科技創新
710 2 $aRoyal Botanic Gardens, Kew.