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Vegetable Teratology / An Account of the Principal Deviations from the Usual Construction of Plants

By Maxwell T. Masters
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This work presents a systematic survey of abnormal plant development, cataloguing and explaining principal deviations from typical organization. It organizes anomalies into groups—unions and adhesions of organs, independence phenomena including fission and dialysis, and positional changes such as displacement, prolification, and heterotaxy—and examines causes, variants, and illustrative cases. The author draws on published records and personal observations, provides detailed descriptions and illustrations, and situates teratological examples within morphological theory and comparative study, aiming to make anomalous forms intelligible rather than mere curiosities.

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Maxwell T. Masters

Maxwell T. Masters was a notable figure in the field of botany, particularly recognized for his work on plant abnormalities. His key publication, "Vegetable Teratology / An Account of the Principal Deviations from the Usual Construction of Plants," explores various deviations in plant structure and growth, contributing to the understanding of botanical anomalies. Masters' research provided valuable insights into the complexities of plant development, making him a significant contributor to the study of plant morphology and teratology.

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