As with other titles in this series, the aim of this book is to present scientific principles that underlie production practices. The author discusses traditional and plug methods of production, the latter having revolutionised mass market production during the last decade. The principles of propagation and growing on, including the role of nutrition and media, temperature, light, supplemental carbon dioxide and growth regulators are described. Aspects of postproduction, diseases and pests, and mechanisation, are also considered. There is also an appendix providing production guidelines for 15 major bedding plant spades, including begonia, impatiens, petunia, marigolds and pansies.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
CAbi Publishing
ISBN-13
9780851989013
eBay Product ID (ePID)
91481568
Product Key Features
Book Title
Ornamental Bedding Plants
Author
Allan M. Armitage
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Botany, Gardening
Publication Year
1994
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
224 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
234mm
Item Width
156mm
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Allan M. Armitage
Series Title
Crop Production Science in Horticulture
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom
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