Flower Production and Gardening

Floriculture is an increasingly popular and rapidly developing industry that is driven by strong research and development. It encompasses all aspects related to commercial flower growing, marketing, and the arrangement of seeds and bulbs, plants, and flowers. On the other hand, gardening is concerned with the planning and planting of an area to establish a harmonious relationship between the landscape and plants to meet human needs for beauty and function. The present book has been designed to fulfill the long-standing need for a comprehensive resource on major aspects of important floriculture crops. It serves as a reliable source of information on all relevant aspects of floriculture and ornamental horticulture for various purposes, including the production technology of export-quality flowers. It is aimed at individuals who are associated with or working in the floriculture industry and are in need of the latest information for further advancement. This book provides a concise and easy-to-understand summary of important aspects of floriculture, presented in simple and lucid language. Encompassing 32 chapters, it offers a detailed yet comprehensive overview of facts and figures.