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Title:
The seed underground : a growing revolution to save food
Author:
Ray, Janisse, 1962-
Format:
Book
ISBN:
9781603583060
Publication Information:
White River Junction, Vt. : Chelsea Green Pub., c2012.
Subject Term:
Seeds -- United States.

Vegetables -- Heirloom varieties -- United States.

Fruit -- Heirloom varieties -- United States.

Vegetables -- Seeds -- United States.

Fruit -- Seeds -- United States.

Gardening -- United States -- Anecdotes.
Summary:
Discusses the loss of fruit and vegetable varieties and the genetically modified industrial monocultures being used today, shares the author's personal experiences growing, saving, and swapping seeds, and deconstructs the politics and genetics of seeds.