Fire Blight: The Foundation of Phytobacteriology tells the story of the exciting first decades of fire blight research. This fascinating collection of papers from the early 19th and 20th centuries highlights work from three notable scientists who pioneered work on the disease ? Thomas Jonathan Burrill, Joseph Charles Arthur, and Merton Benway Waite.These papers establish the fundamental concept that bacteria could cause plant disease and provide the first proof that insects acted as vectors of plant pathogens. The discoveries recorded here belong to the same class of scientific breakthroughs as the work on rust and smut disease in the 1850?s, which revealed the fact of fungal pathogenicity. The importance of the early studies on fire blight also relate to the development of biology and bacteriology because the revelation that bacteria could cause plant disease came at virtually the same time as the similar discovery with human and animal diseases. And the research in the role of insects in the spread of disease appeared contemporaneously with reports of insect vectors in animal disease.Plant pathologists, horticulturists, and historians of science will treasure this collection of papers that expose not only the early details on fire blight but also the identification of the need for research and the authors? experimental techniques. Carefully selected by the editors, the papers clearly reveal the developing nature of plant pathology and lead the reader through the captivating ? and sometimes lesser known ? research of times gone by.

The Biology of Ensilage, originally published in 1889, delves into the scientific principles underlying the preservation of green forage through the process of ensilage. Authored by Thomas Forsyth Hunt and Thomas Jonathan Burrill, this foundational work explores the biological and chemical transformations that occur during the ensiling process, offering insights into the factors that influence the quality and nutritional value of silage. The book covers the microorganisms involved in fermentation, the role of acids in preserving fodder, and the practical methods for constructing and managing silos. This treatise is invaluable for agricultural scientists, farmers, and students seeking a comprehensive understanding of ensilage from a historical perspective. "The Biology of Ensilage" remains a relevant resource for those interested in the evolution of agricultural techniques and the science behind sustainable farming practices. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.