Ornamental geophytes : from basic science to sustainable production /: from basic science to sustainable production. (2012)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Editors: Rina Kamenetsky and Hiroshi Okubo.
• Other Names: Kamenetsky, Rina; Okubo, H (Hiroshi)
• Contents: Globalization of the flower bulb industry / A.A. De Hertogh [and others] -- Taxonomy and phylogeny / A.W. Meerow -- Biodiversity of geophytes: phytogeography, morphology, and survival strategies / R. Kamenetsky -- Botanical and horticultural aspects of major ornamental geophytes / H. Okubo and D. Sochacki -- Introduction and development of new ornamental geophytes / M. Bridgen -- Breeding and genetics of ornamental geophytes / J.M. van Tuyl, P. Arens, and A. Marasek-Ciolakowska -- Biotechnology for the modification of horticultural traits in geophytes / K. Kamo, F. Krens, and M. Ziv -- Florogenesis / R. Kamenetsky, M. Zaccai, and M. Flaishman -- Dormancy / H. Okubo -- Propagation of ornamental geophytes: physiology and management systems / A. Bach and D. Sochacki -- Production chain, forcing physiology, and flower production systems / W.B. Miller -- Postharvest: cut flowers and potted plants / M.S. Reid and C.-Z. Jiang -- Sustainable production and integrated management: environmental issues / G.A. Chastagner [and others] -- Geophyte research and production in Asia / S. Fukai -- Geophyte research and production in Brazil / A.F.C. Tombolato [and others] -- Geophyte research and production in Chile / E. Olate and F. Schiappacasse -- Geophyte research and production in New Zealand / K. Funnell [and others] -- Geophyte research and production in South Africa / G. Duncan -- Geophyte research and production in Turkey / I. Baktir -- Conclusions and future research / R. Kamenetsky, G.A. Chastagner, and H. Okubo.
• Publisher Details: Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press
• Publication Date: 2012
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 635.9/1; Bulbs (Plants); Flowers; Plants, Ornamental; GARDENING -- Climatic -- Temperate; GARDENING -- Flowers -- General; GARDENING -- Ornamental Plants; Bulbs (Plants); Flowers; Plants, Ornamental; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781439849255; 1439849250
• Related ISBNs: 9781439849248; 1439849242
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Print version record.
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