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Breeding Field Crops
(more) »rank: 7020077by: John Milton Poehlman
: :Long recognized as the standard work in its field, this fifth edition of Breeding Field Crops deals with worldwide advances in plant breeding science and practice in recent years. Building on the foundations of earlier editions, this thoroughly revised volume includes expanded coverage on the role increased knowledge of genetics plays in the development of new crop cultivars, and fully explores exciting new developments in molecular biology.Breeding Field Crops, Fifth Edition, thoroughly covers the field of plant breeding. The latest edition of this venerable text provides a broad overview of the science of plant breeding, and provides students and breeders with essential ...
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Hartmann and Kester's Plant Propagation: Principles and Practices (7th Edition) (Book & CD)
(more) »rank: 452843by: Hudson T. Hartmann, Dale E. Kester, Fred E. Davies, Robert Geneve
: :For university-level courses in Plant Propagation. Some background in biology is assumed. Hallmarked as the most successful text of its kind, this remarkably thorough book covers all aspects of the propagation of plants--both sexual and asexual--with considerable attention given to human (vs natural) efforts to increase plant numbers. The text presents both the art and science of propagation, and conveys knowledge of specific kinds of plants and the particular methods by which those plants must be propagated.
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Creative Propagation: A Grower's Guide
(more) »rank: 1231056by: Peter Thompson
: :This comprehensive book covers annuals, perennials, bulbs, trees, shrubs, and conifers, and seems to be as popular among plant enthusiasts as among growers. The author stresses that the key to propagating is understanding how plants behave and then providing optimum conditions.
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A Field Guide to Plants of Costa Rica
(more) »rank: 473306by: Margaret Gargiullo, Barbara Magnuson, Larry Kimball
: :At the biological crossroads of the Americas, Costa Rica hosts one of the widest varieties of plants in the wold, with habitats ranging from tidal mangrove swamps, and lowland rainforests, to dry tropical evergreen and deciduous forests. Field Guide to Plants of Costa Rica is a must-have reference guide for beginner and expert naturalists alike. It provides a thorough survey of more than 850 plant species, each entry accompanied by color photos and a concise yet detailed narrative description. Plants are conveniently grouped by the different types of vegetation: palms, tall trees, shrubs, woody vines, herbaceous vines, herbs, grasses and ferns. Along ...
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Anatomy of Seed Plants, 2nd Edition
(more) »rank: 488586by: Katherine Esau
: :An authoritative text/reference on the structure and development of seed plants. Presents the latest concepts in plant anatomy through experimental, histochemical, and ultrastructural approaches to the study of biological material. Includes new concepts and terms; expanded sections on flower, fruit, and seed; and a new description of characters used in keying out woods.
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Plant Propagation (RHS Encyclopedia of Practical Gardening)
(more) »rank: 624163by: Philip McMillan Browse, The Royal Horticultural Society
: :550 two-color illustrations.
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(more) »rank: 2923026by: Bruce Macdonald
: :An exhaustive exposition of propagating methods, from growing from seed to cuttings, grafting, layering, and tissue culture. It is based on the actual working methods of successful propagators worldwide and presents detailed explanations and illustrations of the procedures used.
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Plant Propagation: Principles and Practices (6th Edition)
(more) »rank: 837531by: Hudson T. Hartmann, Dale Kester, Fred Davies, Robert Geneve
: : Hallmarked as the most successful book of its kind, this remarkably thorough book covers all aspects of the propagation of plants - both sexual and asexual - with considerable attention given to human (vs natural) efforts to increase plant numbers. The latest applied techniques and theories of propagation are discussed. A greater emphasis to the rapidly growing area of tissue culture micropropagation is addressed. Explores developments in propagation equipment and facilities. Expands chapters on cutting-propagation to include research on adventitious root production. Techniques for rooting cuttings are provided.
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The Complete Book of Plant Propagation
(more) »rank: 589064by: Jim Arbury
: :The Complete Book of Plant Propagation reveals how simple and satisfying propagating your own plants can be. A general introduction explains when and why propagation is necessary, then twelve horticultural experts discuss different groups of plants individually, from alpines, herbaceous perennials and ferns to conifers and heathers, herbs, trees and shrubs, and houseplants. Throughout the book individual plants are the main focus, with all appropriate propagation methods discussed in detail and clarified by sequences of straightforward, step-by-step drawings. Tips and practical advice are accompanied by inspirational ideas for using your new-found knowledge. Have you considered espaliered rosemary, for example, or propagating shrubs ...
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Plant Biotechnology: The Genetic Manipulation of Plants
(more) »rank: 116567by: Adrian Slater, Nigel W. Scott, Mark R. Fowler
: :The purpose of this book is to provide an overview of the production of GM crops, highlighting the key scientific and technical advances that underpin their development. The text begins with a summary of current knowledge about plant genome organisation and gene expression, followed by an introduction to the techniques of plant tissue culture and genetic transformation and their application to crop plants. A consideration of the design of constructs for plant genetic manipulation precedes a series of chapters covering specific targets for GM crops. These include the genetic manipulation of herbicide resistance, pest resistance and disease resistance. Strategies for engineering stress ...
