The Story of Seeds: From Mendel's Garden to Your Plate, and How There's More of Less to Eat Around the World

The book explores the significance of seeds in the global food system, examining how only about 150 of the 80,000 edible plant species are currently being cultivated despite the existence of thousands of others. It traces the history of seeds from Gregor Mendel's pioneering genetics experiments to modern agriculture and addresses the impact of genetically modified foods on seed diversity. The author investigates where our food comes from and where it is headed as concerns about food security and agricultural sustainability grow worldwide.