By Carlos Magdalena
Passionate, forthright and enthusiastic, Carlos Magdalena is a world-renowned horticulturist - identified either for his aura and his conservation work.
The Plant Messiah follows Carlos' goals and disappointments; from his days as a faculty boy within the loss of life throes of common Franco's Fascist dictatorship, to his introduction because the Plant Messiah on the leading edge of conservation, subsidized by means of the recognition and assets of The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and enthused by means of the aptitude that lies past.
The booklet discloses for the 1st time the main points at the back of his 'codebreaking' exploits and the key tales at the back of his paintings; his genius, lateral pondering and steadfast trust that every little thing is possible.
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