The Reference Manual of Woody Plant Propagation

Name: The Reference Manual of Woody Plant Propagation
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SKU: 9781604690040
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From Seed to Tissue Culture, Second Edition

By Jr. Jr. and Charles W. Heuser and Michael A. Dirr

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The Reference Manual of Woody Plant Propagation by Jr. Jr., Charles W. Heuser, and Michael A. Dirr is a comprehensive guide on the techniques and principles of propagating woody plants. It covers various methods such as seed germination, cuttings, and grafting, providing detailed descriptions and practical advice. This manual serves as an essential resource for arborists, horticulturists, and home gardeners aiming to master plant propagation.
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You might enjoy this book if you have an interest in horticulture and want to gain comprehensive knowledge on the propagation techniques of various woody plants. It could be an invaluable resource for both amateur gardeners and professional horticulturists seeking detailed information and practical guidance in the field of plant propagation.

Suitable for professionals and students of horticulture, this title discusses over 1,100 species and their propagation requirements by seeds, cuttings, grafting and budding, and tissue culture.

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Compiled by two distinguished professors of horticulture, The Reference Manual of Woody Plant Propagation is a must for professionals and students of horticulture. Over 1,100 species and their propagation requirements by seeds, cuttings, grafting and budding, and tissue culture are discussed in exhaustive detail. Essentially a recipe book for making more trees and shrubs, this reference is a high-level how-to.

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The Reference Manual of Woody Plant Propagation is praised for its comprehensive guidance on plant propagation, with particular emphasis on aiding success with challenging seeds. The book is recognised as a valuable resource for both novice and experienced gardeners.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781604690040

Publisher: Workman Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 January 2006

Country: United States

Imprint: Timber Press

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

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Weight: 250g

Pages: 424

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Charles W. Heuser Education & Reference Engineering, Technology & Agriculture Home & Garden Jr. Jr. Michael A. Dirr Non-Fiction Science & Nature

About the Author

Michael A. Dirr, professor emeritus, horticulture, University of Georgia, is widely acknowledged as one of the leading experts on trees and shrubs for landscapes and gardens. He holds BS and MS degrees in horticulture from The Ohio State University and the Ph.D. from the University of Massachusetts. Dirr has introduced over 200 woody plants to cultivation and holds 29 patents with the UGA Research Foundation. With two partners, he established Plant Introductions, Inc., a breeding and introduction company in 2006, selling it to Bailey Nurseries in 2015. Dirr continues to work in lockstep with the American nursery industry to introduce and promote new trees and shrubs.Charles W. Heuser, Jr. is a professor of Horticultural Physiology at Penn State University. He is the International Editor of the International Plant Propagator's Society (IPPS).

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