A Textbook on Breeding and Seed Production of Flowers and Ornamental Crops

Contents: 1. Centers of Origin in Ornamental Crops. 2. History of Breeding of Ornamental Crops. 3. Breeding Methods in Ornamental Crops. 4. Role of Heterosis in Ornamental Crops. 5. Seed Production in Flower Crops. 6. Utilization of Male Sterility and Self Incompatibility in Flower Crops. 7. Biotechnological Approaches for Crop Improvement in FlowerCrops. 8. Rose. 9. Chrysanthemum. 10. Carnation. 11. Gladiolus. 12. Anthurium. 13. Gerbera. 14. Marigold. 15. Tuberose. 16. Jasmine. 17. Crossandra. 18. Hibiscus. 19. China Aster. 20. Bougainvillea. 21. Zinnia. 22. Dahlia. 23. Antirrhinum. 24. Heliconia. 25. Liliums. 26. Petunia. 27. References. 28. Abbreviations.

The Floriculture is a fast-emerging major venture in the world, especially as a potential
money-spinner for many countries in world. Many flowers and ornamental plants are being grown for domestic as well as for export market, which will provide more returns/unit area to the farming community. There is an urgent need for the publication of a elaborative and upto-date textbook on breeding and seed production of ornamental flower crops to the to cater the demand of Horticulture students, researchers in the field of plant breeding, amateur flower breeders, professional flower growers, nurserymen , landscape architects and other stakeholders in the floriculture. This textbook aims to keep readers informed of the recent developments in the field of floriculture and to provide them with essential information on the crop improvement.