Plant propagation concepts and laboratory exercises / edited by Caula A. Beyl and Robert N. Trigiano

Includes bibliographical references and indexes

This new edition of Plant Propagation Concepts and Laboratory Exercises presents a robust view of modern plant propagation practices such as vegetable grafting and micropropagation. Along with foundation knowledge in anatomy and plant physiology, the book takes a look into the future and how cutting edge research may impact plant propagation practices. The book emphasizes the principles of plant propagation applied in both temperate and tropical environments. In addition to presenting the fundamentals, the book features protocols and practices that students can apply in both laboratory and field experiences. The book shows readers how to choose the best methods for plant propagation including proper media and containers as well as performing techniques such as budding, cutting, layering, grafting, and cloning. It also discusses how to recognize and cope with various propagation challenges. Also included are concept chapters highlighting key information, laboratory exercises, anticipated laboratory results, stimulating questions, and a DVD containing all the figures in the book as well as some supplemental images.

INTRODUCTION

Introduction to Plant Propagation, Caula A. Beyl and Robert N. Trigiano

BOTANICAL BASICS

A Brief Introduction to Plant Anatomy and Morphology, Robert N. Trigiano, Jennifer A. Franklin, and Dennis J. Gray

Plant Physiology Concepts Important for Propagation Success, Caula A. Beyl and Govind C. Sharma

Plant Growth Substances Used in Propagation, Caula A. Beyl, David W. Burger, and Zong-Ming Cheng

Sexual Reproduction and Breeding, Timothy A. Rinehart, Robert N. Trigiano, Phillip A. Wadl, and Haley S. Smith

Juvenility and Its Effect on Macropropagation and Micropropagation, Caula A. Beyl

Chimeras, Robert M. Skirvin and Margaret A. Norton

PLANT PROPAGATION STRUCTURES, MEDIA, AND CONTAINERS

Propagation Structures: Types and Management, Gerald L. Klingaman

Intermittent Mist Control for Plant Propagation, David W. Burger

Substrates and Containers for Seed and Cutting Propagation and Transplanting, Neil S. Mattson and Amy Fulcher

PLANT PROPAGATION DISEASES AND THE IMPORTANCE OF SANITATION

Disease Management, Alan S. Windham

Botrytis and Other Propagation Pathogens, Mark P. McQuilken

Disinfestation of Soil and Planting Media, James J. Stapleton

Crop Certification Programs and the Production of Specific Pathogen-Free Plants, Danielle J. Donnelly and Adam Dale

Building a Plant Propagator’s Integrated Pest Management Toolkit, William E. Klingeman

EVALUATION OF PROPAGATED PLANTS

Evaluation of Data from Propagation Experiments, Michael E. Compton

PROPAGATION BY STEM CUTTINGS

Cloning Plants by Rooting Stem Cuttings, John M. Ruter

Adventitious Rooting of Woody and Herbaceous Plants, Lori D. Osburn, Zong-Ming Cheng, and Robert N. Trigiano

Long Cuttings: A Novel Method to Propagate Woody Plants, Wolfgang Spethmann

Rooting Cuttings of Tropical Plants, Richard A. Criley

PROPAGATION BY LEAF AND ROOT CUTTINGS

Adventitious Shoot and Root Formation on Leaf and Root Cuttings, Caula A. Beyl

Propagation by Leaf Cuttings, John L. Griffis, Jr. and Malcom M. Manners

Propagation by Root Cuttings, Paul E. Read

LAYERING

Layering, Brian Maynard

GRAFTING AND BUDDING

Grafting: Theory and Practice, Kenneth W. Mudge

Grafting and Budding with Woody and Herbaceous Species, Garry V. McDonald

Grafting with Vegetable Plants, Chieri Kubota

Bulbs and Plants with Special Structures

Storage Organs, Jeffrey A. Adkins and William B. Miller

Propagating Selected Flower Bulb Species, William B. Miller, Jeffrey A. Adkins, and John E. Preece

MICROPROPAGATION

Micropropagation, Michael E. Kane, Philip J. Kauth, and Scott L. Stewart

Getting Started with Tissue Culture: Media Preparation, Sterile Technique, and Laboratory Equipment, Caula A. Beyl

Micropropagation of Mint, Sherry L. Kitto

Micropropagation of Tropical Root and Tuber Crops, Leopold M. Nyochembeng

Micropropagation of Woody Plants, Robert R. Tripepi

SEED PRODUCTION AND PROPAGATION

Seed Production, Processing and Analysis, J. Kim Pittcock

Practices to Promote Seed Germination, Caula A. Beyl

Producing Seedlings and Bedding Plants, Holly L. Scoggins

IN CONCLUSION: SPECIAL TOPICS

Myths of Plant Propagation, Jeffrey H. Gillman

Intellectual Property Protection for Plants, Christopher Eisenschenk

Molecular Biology and the Future of Plant Propagation, Govind C. Sharma, Manan Sharma, and Caula A. Beyl

Index