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Plants from Test Tubes

An Introduction to Micropropogation
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Plants from Test Tubes serves as a practical guide to plant tissue culture, focusing on the processes and techniques necessary for propagating plants in vitro. The authors provide detailed instructions for commercial and hobbyist applications, showcasing methods to clone various plant species efficiently. The book combines scientific principles with practical insights, making complex techniques accessible to enthusiasts and professionals alike.
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This book may appeal to you if you're fascinated by the science and art of plant propagation. It offers comprehensive insights into the world of micropropagation, providing practical advice and detailed instructions for both hobbyists and professionals interested in replicating plants in a laboratory setting. Ideal for those with a keen interest in botany and horticulture, it serves as an invaluable resource for anyone eager to explore the potential of plant tissue culture.

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Plants from Test Tubes

An updated edition of one of the most accessible and practical books on cloning plants, refreshed by the inclusion of new photographs and the latest technology.

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Thirty years ago, in vitro propagation was a new technique for producing plants, and Lydiane Kyte's Plants from Test Tubes became the standard work on the topic. The new fourth edition has been thoroughly revised and updated to reflect the many advances in science and technology, including the five accepted sequential stages of micropropagation.

Ten new plants have been added. This, in turn, has greatly expanded the already extensive bibliography. Among the new topics that have been introduced or expanded on are embryo culture for breeding, somaclonal variation, anther culture, somatic embryogenesis, cryopreservation, and genetic engineering.

More ornamental plant examples are given and many new illustrations provided, including a chronology of discoveries in micropropagation.

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Plants from Test Tubes by Holly Scoggins, John Kleyn, Lydiane Kyte, and Mark Bridgen is often praised for its detailed and practical guide to plant tissue culture. Reviewers highlight the book's comprehensive approach, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced horticulturists. The clear instructions and updated information are appreciated for aiding in the successful propagation of plants through this method.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781604692068

Publisher: Workman Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 13 August 2013

Country: United States

Imprint: Timber Press

Audience: Professional and scholarly, Adult education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 192.0mm

Height: 266.0mm

Weight: 900g

Pages: 274

About the Author

Lydiane (Ann) Kyte holds a B.S. degree in botany from the University of Washington. She built a plant tissue culture program for Briggs Nursery, now world famous for its tissue-cultured plants.John Kleyn received a Ph.D. in bacteriology from Cornell University and currently acquires books for Indonesian Universities.Holly Scoggins teaches horticulture at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg. Her courses cover ornamental plant production and marketing, herbaceous landscape plants, and greenhouse management. Her research and extension focus includes production of perennials and field trials of hops. She holds a PhD in horticultural science from North Carolina State University.Dr. Mark Bridgen is a professor at Cornell University and director of the Long Island Horticultural Research and Extension Center. He earned a PhD in plant physiology from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Dr. Bridgen teaches plant propagation, and his research specializes in ornamental plant breeding, plant tissue culture and micropropagation, and floriculture.

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