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1 online resource (vii, 822 pages, [17] pages of color plates) : illustrations (some color) |
| Contents |
Ch. 1. Factors affecting flowering in ornamental plants / John Erwin -- Ch. 2. Creation of new floral products : annualization of perennials -- horticultural and commercial significance / Harold Wilkins and Neil O. Anderson -- Ch. 3. Cultivar testing : America's trial gardens / Jim Nau -- Ch. 4. Protection : plant patents, utility patents, plant breeders' rights, trademarks, branding, royalties / Penny Aguirre -- Ch. 5. Herbaceous ornamental plant germplasm conservation and use : theoretical and practical treatments / David Tay -- Ch. 6. Prevention of invasiveness in floricultural crops / Neil O. Anderson -- Ch. 7. Ageratum : Ageratum houstonianum / Loren Stephens -- Ch. 8. Anagallis : Anagallis monellii / Rosanna Freyre -- Ch. 9. Begonia : history and breeding / Anne Kathrine Hvoslef-Eide and Cristel Munster -- Ch. 10. Impatiens : impatiens wallerana / Michael S. Uchneat -- Ch. 11. Petunia : petunia x hybrida / Robert J. Griesbach -- Ch. 12. Zinnia : zinnia elegans, Z. angustifolia / Dennis Stimart and Thomas Boyle -- Ch. 13. Cacti Schlumbergera truncata : S. x buckleyi, Hatiora gaertneri / Thomas Boyle -- Ch. 14. Chrysanthemum : Dendranthema x grandiflora Tzvelv / Neil O. Anderson |
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Ch. 15. Crapemyrtle : Lagerstroemia indica / Margaret Pooler -- Ch. 16. Cyclamen : Cyclamen persicum Mill / Takejiro Takamura -- Ch. 17. Hibiscus : Hibiscus rosa-sinensis / G.A. Akpan -- Ch. 18. Lachenalia : Lachenalia spp / Riana Kleyhans -- Ch. 19. Lily : Lilium hybrids / Ki-Byung Lim and Jaap M. Van Tuyl -- Ch. 20. Orchids : Dendrobium / Adelheid R. Kuehnle -- Ch. 21. Ornamental pepper : Capsicum annum / John R. Stommel and Paul W. Bosland -- Ch. 22. Exacum : Exacum affine and related species / Andrew Riseman -- Ch. 23. Tulip : Tulipa gesneriana and Tulipa hybrids / Jaap M. Van Tuyl and Marjan G.M. van Creij -- Ch. 24. Lisianthus : Eustoma grandiflorum / Brent K. Harbaugh -- Ch. 25. Freesia : Freesia x hybrida / Li Wang -- Ch. 26. Rose : Rosa x hybrida / David C. Zlesak -- Ch. 27. Star of Bethlehem : Ornithogalum / Gail M. Littlejohn -- Ch. 28. Monarda, bee-balm : Monarda didyma / Campbell G. Davidson -- Ch. 29. Clematis : Clematis species / Dale T. Lindgren -- Ch. 30. Coneflower : Echinacea species / James R. Ault |
| Summary |
Flowers are essential crops which beautify interiorscapes, outdoor landscapes and enhance human health. Floriculture is one of the fastest-growing sectors of commercial agriculture world-wide with many highly profitable crops. Such a diversity of new and domesticated flower crops is created by public and private sector flower breeders. This book provides a unique and valuable resource on the many issues and challenges facing flower breeders, as well as the industry at-large. In this volume, the first comprehensive assemblage of its kind, a team of 32 international authorities has contributed to make this book a 'must-have' reference to research and develop flower crops for the 21st century consumers. Part 1 of this book (flower breeding program issues) contains unique features of interest to horticultural professionals and students, include coverage of plant protection strategies, cultivar trialing methodology, germplasm collection/preservation, preventing invasiveness, and other timely topics. The collective body of knowledge for 24 flower crops (Part 2: Crop-specific Breeding and Genetics) represents the in-depth science and art of breeding technology available for bedding plants, flowering potted plants, cut flowers, and herbaceous perennials. Each author provides crop-specific history, evolution, biology, taxonomy, state-of-the-art breeding/genetics, classical/molecular technologies, species traits, interspecific hybridization, and directions for future development/enhancement |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
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Print version record |
| In |
Springer e-books |
| Subject |
Flowers -- Breeding
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Flowers -- Genetics
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Agriculture.
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Agriculture
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farming (activity or system)
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agriculture (discipline)
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GARDENING -- Ornamental Plants.
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GARDENING -- Climatic -- Temperate.
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GARDENING -- Flowers -- General.
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Flowers -- Genetics.
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Flowers -- Breeding.
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Biomédecine.
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Sciences de la vie.
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Flowers -- Breeding
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Electronic book
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| Author |
Anderson, Neil Owen.
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| ISBN |
9781402044281 |
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1402044283 |
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9781402044274 |
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1402044275 |
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128062499X |
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9781280624995 |
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