American Chestnut: The Life, Death, and Rebirth of a Perfect Tree

The American chestnut was one of America's most common, valued, and beloved trees - a 'perfect tree' that ruled the forests from Georgia to Maine. In a weave of history, science, and personal observation, this work relates the author's quest to save the tree through methods that ranged from classical plant breeding to advanced gene technology.

• | By (Author): Susan Freinkel (Author)
• | Publisher: University of California Press
• | Publication Date: Apr 01, 2009
• | Country of Publication: United States
• | Number of Pages: 304 pages
• | Language: NULL
• | Binding: Paperback / softback
• | ISBN-10: 0520259947
• | ISBN-13: 9780520259942