Plant Propagation A to Z :... | Buy

Summary

A handy and richly illustrated guide to all propagation techniques.Plant Propagation A to Z has more than 500 photographs that illustrate both practical step-by-step propagation techniques and the plants themselves. The book introduces propagation in general and then describes the tools and methods used. There are extensive tables detailing which techniques are best suited to more than 1,000 garden plants and noting the best times for propagating.The book also includes: Annotated step-by-step color diagrams Seed, cutting and division techniques Specialized propagation methods Temperature and moisture requirements Germination time and strike rate Guidance on specific techniques for each propagation procedure Recommendations for choosing the best equipment.Easy-to-use and informative, Plant Propagation A to Z is an essential reference book and how-to guide for gardeners everywhere.

Author Biography

Geoff Bryant is a plant propagator and hybridizer with 25 years of experience in this field. He is a fulltime garden writer and photographer and has written or contributed to a dozen gardening books.

Geoff Bryant is a plant propagator and hybridizer with 25 years of experience in this field. He is a fulltime garden writer and photographer and has written or contributed to a dozen gardening books.

Introduction	p. 7
Plant Propagation	p. 9
What is plant propagation?	p. 10
Sexual reproduction and asexual (vegetative) propagation
The miracle behind vegetative propagation
Deciding which method to use
Timing
Propagation tools	p. 15
Working environment
Equipment
Hygiene
Pest and disease control	p. 21
Pests
Diseases
Careful use of sprays
General propagation methods	p. 24
Growing from seed	p. 47
Seed structure
Obtaining seed
Storing seed
Germination and viability
Starter mixes
Seed sowing
Propagating from spores
Germination requirements	p. 59
Propagation by division	p. 75
Rosettes, runners and offsets
Herbaceous perennials
Natural layering and aerial roots
Suckers
Rhizomes, tubers, corms and bulbs
Propagation by division	p. 83
Propagation by cuttings	p. 92
Stem cuttings
Leaf cuttings
Aftercare
Propagation by cuttings	p. 101
Less common techniques	p. 114
Layering
Grafting
Budding
Root cuttings
Tissue culture
Techniques for some Popular Garden Ornaments	p. 125
Glossary	p. 219
Index	p. 221
Table of Contents provided by Ingram. All Rights Reserved.

Supplemental Materials

What is included with this book?

The New copy of this book will include any supplemental materials advertised. Please check the title of the book to determine if it should include any access cards, study guides, lab manuals, CDs, etc.

The Used, Rental and eBook copies of this book are not guaranteed to include any supplemental materials. Typically, only the book itself is included. This is true even if the title states it includes any access cards, study guides, lab manuals, CDs, etc.

Excerpts

Introduction Part One: PLANT PROPAGATION What is plant propagation? Sexual reproduction and asexual (vegetative) propagation The miracle behind vegetative propagation Deciding which method to use Timing Propagation tools Working environment Equipment Hygiene Pest and disease control Pests Diseases Careful use of sprays Table 1: General propagation methods Growing from seed Seed structure Obtaining seed Storing seed Germination and viability Starter mixes seed sowing Propagating from spores Table 2: Germination requirements Propagation by Division Rosettes, runners and offsets Herbaceous perennials Natural layering and aerial roots Suckers Rhizomes, tubers, corms and bulbs Table 3: Propagation by division Propagation by cuttings Stem cuttings Leaf cuttings Aftercare Table 4: Propagation by cuttings Less common techniques Layering Grafting Budding Root cuttings Tissue culture Part Two: TECHNIQUES FOR SOME POPULAR GARDEN ORNAMENTALS A to Z listing of specific techniques for 500 garden ornamentalsGlossay Index