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“Plants, in a state of nature, are always warring with one another, contending for the monopoly of the soil,-the stronger ejecting the weaker,-the more vigorous overgrowing and killing the more delicate. Every modification of climate, every disturbance of the soil, every interference with the existing vegetation of an area, favours some species at the expense of others.”

Quote by Joseph Dalton Hooker

Book:Introductory essay to the Flora Indica: including preliminary observations on the study of Indian botany; a summary of the labours of Indian botanists; a sketch of the meteorology of India; outlines of the physical geography and botany of the provinces of India: With 2 Maps. By J. D. Hooker and Thomas Thomson. Reprinted from the

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Introductory essay to the Flora Indica: including preliminary observations on the study of Indian botany; a summary of the labours of Indian botanists; a sketch of the meteorology of India; outlines of the physical geography and botany of the provinces of India: With 2 Maps. By J. D. Hooker and Thomas Thomson. Reprinted from the

Introductory essay to the Flora Indica is a comprehensive work that delves into the study of Indian botany. It includes preliminary observations on the subject, a summary of the contributions made by Indian botanists, and a detailed sketch of the meteorology of India. The book also provides outlines of the physical geography and botany of various provinces in India. Accompanying the text are two maps that enhance the understanding of the geographical context. Authored by J. D. Hooker and Thomas Thomson, this reprinted edition is a valuable resource for those interested in the botanical and geographical history of India. more

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Joseph Dalton Hooker

Joseph Dalton Hooker was a British botanist born on June 30, 1817, and died on December 10, 1911. He is renowned for his contributions to plant taxonomy and plant geography, serving as the director of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, and participating in several scientific expeditions. more

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