Fruit 2nd Edition - Edible, Inedible, Incredible

Plants have developed various strategies for seed dispersal, including colorful fruits and protective structures. In this collaboration, visual artist Rob Kesseler and seed morphologist Wolfgang Stuppy use scanning electron microscopy to capture stunning images of fruits and their seeds, showcasing the intricate interiors and reproductive ingenuity. The images highlight the importance of fruits in preserving biodiversity.

Format: Hardback
Length: 264 pages
Publication date: 02 August 2022
Publisher: Papadakis

Plants have evolved a wide range of tactics and tricks for the distribution of their seeds, which are evident in the diverse range of colors, shapes, and sizes of the fruits that encase and safeguard them. In this groundbreaking collaboration, visual artist Rob Kesseler and seed morphologist Wolfgang Stuppy employ scanning electron microscopy to capture remarkable images of a variety of fruits and the seeds they harbor. Razor-sharp cross-sections unveil intricate interiors, including nuts and other examples of botanical architecture and reproductive ingenuity. Rob Kesseler has lavishly colored the black and white microscope images, highlighting the structure and functionality of the tiny fruit and seeds, some of which are nearly invisible to the naked eye, thus creating a work of art. Larger fruits, flowers, and seeds have been particularly captured. The formation, development, and demise of fruits are described, along with their vital role in preserving the biodiversity of our planet. Fruits serve as the guardians of precious seeds that guarantee our future; some are edible, others inedible, and many are simply incredible. Published in collaboration with Kew Royal Botanic Gardens.

Weight: 2432g
Dimension: 292 x 317 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781906506186