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In-depth discussions of 29 ornamental crops. Each chapter presents history and breeding goals, a critical review of the literature, important techniques and protocols, future prospects, and key references. Two special essays address the potential of plant propagation by tissue culture, and agricultural revolutions and crop improvement. Acidic paper. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.
This volume investigates the practical application and scientific methodologies of tissue culture techniques specifically tailored for the propagation and improvement of ornamental plant species. The authors, a team of established researchers in plant biotechnology, synthesize existing literature and experimental data to provide a standardized framework for laboratory and commercial cultivation. By examining twenty-nine distinct crops, the text establishes a technical baseline for breeding goals and propagation protocols within the ornamental sector.
What You Will Find
Scope Limits
Experts recognize this work as a specialized technical reference for researchers and commercial horticulturists involved in plant tissue culture. Readers frequently note the high density of procedural information and the utility of the structured chapter format for laboratory application.
Page Count:
833
Publication Date:
1989-01-01
Publisher:
McGraw-Hill
ISBN-10:
0070015880
ISBN-13:
9780070015883
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