Introduction to Floriculture

Introduction to Floriculture
Author: Roy A. Larson
Publisher: Academic Press
Total Pages: 628
Release: 2013-10-22
Genre: Gardening
ISBN: 1483269981

Introduction to Floriculture provides an introduction to commercial floriculture, containing information on major and minor greenhouse and field crops, and includes potted plants and cut flowers. The book is organized into two parts. Part I on cut flowers discusses the history and propagation of chrysanthemums, carnations, roses, snapdragons, orchids, gladiolus, and minor cut crops. Part II on potted plants includes bulbous plants, azaleas, pot mums, African violets, poinsettias, and Easter lilies. This book was written for students who have been exposed to a sufficient number of biology courses to acquaint them with many of the terms and plant processes discussed in the text. It would be beneficial if they have also taken a course in greenhouse management or are taking one concurrently with their floriculture course. The book can be used by commercial growers who constantly seek more information to enable them to realize maximum gain from the investments of labor, time, and capitol they have placed in this challenging field.

Advanced Commercial Floriculture, in 2 Vols.

Advanced Commercial Floriculture, in 2 Vols.
Author: Supriya Kumar Bhattacharjee
Publisher:
Total Pages: 686
Release: 2002-01-01
Genre: Floriculture
ISBN: 9788179100264

There Are 11 Interesting And Informative Introductory Chapters On Floriculture Industry, Soil And Climate, Manures And Fertilisers, Plant Propagation, Nursery Plant Production, Seed Production, Green Houses, Essential Oils Of Ornamental Plants, Ornamental Plant Products, Dried Flowers And Post-Harvest Management. Production Technology Of Cut Flowers And Loose Flowers Involving 21 Most Important Flower Crops Are Discussed In Depth. There Are 6 Exhaustive Chapters On Different Groups Of Plants Like Annual Crops, Herbaceous Perennials, Flowering Shrubs, House Plants, Aquatic Plants And Bulbous Ornamentals. This Is The First Book Of Its Kind Which Gives A Comprehensive And Complete Account Of The Subject With Many Colour Plates.