{"product_id":"ornamental-geophytes-rina-kamenetsky-9781439849248","title":"Ornamental Geophytes: From Basic Science to Sustainable Production","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlthough a great deal of research on ornamental geophytes has been conducted since the beginning of the 1990s, current information has not been comprehensively presented to researchers and horticulturalists. Covering the latest advances in geophytes science, \u003cb\u003eOrnamental Geophytes: From Basic Science to Sustainable Production\u003c\/b\u003e provides up-to-date reviews on geophyte taxonomy, physiology, genetics, production, plant protection, and postharvest biology. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNovel approaches to environmentally-friendly, sustainable production and integrated management have stimulated new research directions, and innovative biochemical and molecular methods have opened new avenues in taxonomy and breeding. In addition to the issues historically associated with traditionally growing countries, the book reviews the development of new production centers in Africa, Asia, and South America. In 20 chapters, this book reflects three main trends in plant science and horticulture: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eA demand for sustainable and environmentally friendly production\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWidespread employment of new molecular technologies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe globalization of the production and marketing chains\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003eThoroughly modern and in tune with the needs and methods of the geophytes industry, \u003cb\u003eOrnamental Geophytes: From Basic Science to Sustainable Production\u003c\/b\u003e will benefit not only researchers who have been engaged for years but also new researchers and students who must meet and challenge the existing dogmas. In addition, the information contained in this book is vital to bringing the value of flower bulbs to the worldwide consumers who are the most important and last links in the chain of utilization and profitability of all ornamental products.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Rina Kamenetsky\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1439849242\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781439849248\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e CRC Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/17\/2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 598\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.60lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.00h x 7.00w x 1.30d\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rina Kamenetsky","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":43935008227583,"sku":"9781439849248","price":280.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_bec53dd1-4350-4e26-8fb6-88e78246c963.jpg?v=1681417317","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/ornamental-geophytes-rina-kamenetsky-9781439849248","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}