Practical Woody Plant Propagation for Nursery Growers
Practical Woody Plant Propagation for Nursery Growers

Author: Bruce Macdonald

Publisher: Timber Press (OR)

Published: 1986

Total Pages: 669

ISBN-13: 9780881920628

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Propagation from seed - principles and open-ground production. Propagation from seed - greenhouse production. Protected propagation facilities. Tools and materials for the propagator. Unit containers. Principles of vegetative propagation, clonal selection and stock (mother) plants. Factors affecting the rooting of cuttings. Softwood, semi-ripe wood and evergreen hardwood cuttings. Deciduous (leafless) hardwood cuttings. Rooting hormones. Rooting media (rooting composts). Disease prevention and control for cuttings. Direct sticking. Root cuttings and division. Layering. Principles grafting. Open-ground budding. Open-ground grafting. Bench grafting and top-orking. Micropropagation.

Growing Trees from Seed
Growing Trees from Seed

Author: Henry Kock

Publisher:

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781554073634

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Provides information on growing native trees, vines, and shrubs from seeds, covering such topics as how to extract a seed, treating and germinating a seed, growth rate, and transplanting.

Growing Fruit
Growing Fruit

Author: Harry Baker

Publisher: Trafalgar Square Publishing

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 191

ISBN-13: 9781840001532

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Produced in association with the Royal Horticultural Society, the titles in this series have become standard works of practical gardening reference. Each book is illustrated with easy-to-follow, step-by-step illustrations that clearly guide the reader through all the essential techniques of successful gardening. This manual supplies information on growing conventional and more exotic fruits, from soft, tree, and warm temperate fruits to nuts and currants.

Plant Propagation Concepts and Laboratory Exercises
Plant Propagation Concepts and Laboratory Exercises

Author: Caula A. Beyl

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2016-01-06

Total Pages: 499

ISBN-13: 1466503882

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Includes a DVD Containing All Figures and Supplemental Images in PowerPoint This new edition of Plant Propagation Concepts and Laboratory Exercises presents a robust view of modern plant propagation practices such as vegetable grafting and micropropagation. Along with foundation knowledge in anatomy and plant physiology, the book takes a look into the future and how cutting edge research may impact plant propagation practices. The book emphasizes the principles of plant propagation applied in both temperate and tropical environments. In addition to presenting the fundamentals, the book features protocols and practices that students can apply in both laboratory and field experiences. The book shows readers how to choose the best methods for plant propagation including proper media and containers as well as performing techniques such as budding, cutting, layering, grafting, and cloning. It also discusses how to recognize and cope with various propagation challenges. Also included are concept chapters highlighting key information, laboratory exercises, anticipated laboratory results, stimulating questions, and a DVD containing all the figures in the book as well as some supplemental images.