The Reference Manual of Woody Plant Propagation: From Seed to Tissue Culture, Second Edition
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| Rating | : | 4.33 (820 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1604690046 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 410 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-11-12 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Compiled by two distinguished professors of horticulture, The Reference Manual of Woody Plant Propagation is a must for professionals and students of horticulture. Essentially a recipe book for making more trees and shrubs, this reference is a high-level how-to.. Over 1,100 species and their propagation requirements by seeds, cuttings, grafting and budding, and tissue culture are discussed in exhaustive detail
Detailed and Informative GhettoBumpkin M. Dirr's books are a MUST in my greenhouses. This book is primarily text with some line drawn examples. It is arranged in alphabetical order based on the Latin names of plants. There is a cross reference in the back for common names. For each plant included he describes in great detail:--what different modes of propagation were attempted-- what percentage of results were achieved for each mode (cutting, seed, tissue culture, etc.)-- details for what method should be used for seed-- What IBU rooting hormone was best-- what time of year the propagation was done-- what clim. Robert B. Gillies said A must have Book on Woody Plant Propagation. This book has a tremendous amount of useful information. Some parts are a bit technical but that is necessary to understand the material presented. I like the part on rooting hormones because it goes into a lot of detail. I like how it gives separate detailed information for each species. It is obvious that this information comes from actual experience. Much of the information here is not readily available from any other source. Those who are disappointed with this book fail to realize that in the field of horticulture no one book is going to give you all the information . J.B. Smith said Professionally written. This is a MUST have propagation manual. Very technical and very professional. An indispensable working guide and reference to the propagation of 1,100 woody species and cultivars. An absolute must have. Highly recommended!
“Will go a long way to help you ensure success even with the most difficult-to-germinate seeds.” —Wilmington News Journal