Propagation of Horticultural Plants (Agricultural Science Publications)
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Author Description
PARTIAL LIST OF KEYWORDS: apogamy; asexual reproduction; grafting; rootstocks; budding; top-working; balling; burlapping; blackberry; blueberry; bud sports; bud union; chip bud; h-bud; pat bud; ring bud; skin bud; bulbs; callus; calyx; cambium; cherry; chimera; citrus; copost; corms; cranberry propagation; crown gall; currents; dates; dehroning dewberry; dichogamy; etc, etc.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This text investigates the technical methodologies and biological principles required for the successful propagation of horticultural crops. Authors Fred R. Brison and Guy W. Adriance provide a comprehensive framework for understanding plant reproduction, drawing upon established agricultural practices and botanical science to guide practitioners in both commercial and domestic settings.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Detailed examination of asexual reproduction techniques including grafting, budding, and layering.
- Analysis of rootstock selection and the physiological processes of callus formation and cambium union.
- Specific propagation protocols for a wide variety of fruits, berries, and ornamental bulbs.
Scope Limits
- The text focuses primarily on traditional horticultural methods and does not cover modern molecular genetic engineering or tissue culture advancements developed after its publication.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts recognize this work as a foundational reference for students and professionals in the field of pomology and plant science. Readers frequently note the technical density of the prose, which serves as a thorough manual for those seeking to master the mechanics of plant cultivation.
Page Count:
298
Publication Date:
1955-01-01
Publisher:
McGraw-Hill Book Company
ISBN-10:
0070004404
ISBN-13:
9780070004405
Botany
Gardening
Horticulture
Agriculture