Floriculture is one of the fastest-growing sectors of commercial agriculture. This book provides a unique and valuable resource on the many issues and challenges facing flower breeders, as well as the industry at-large. Featuring contributions from 32 international authorities, it offers tools and directions for future crop domestication and enhancement as well as offers essential information for breeding a wide range of floriculture crops.

InhaltsangabeFlower Breeding Program Issues.- Factors Affecting Flowering in Ornamental Plants.- Creation of New Floral Products.- Cultivar testing.- Protection.- Herbaceous Ornamental Plant Germplasm Conservation and Use.- Prevention of Invasiveness in Floricultural Crops.- Crop-specific Breeding & Genetics.- Ageratum.- Anagallis.- Begonia.- Impatiens.- Petunia.- Zinnia.- Cacti.- Chrysanthemum.- Crapemyrtle.- Cyclamen.- Hibiscus.- Lachenalia.- Lily.- Orchids.- Ornamental pepper.- Exacum.- Tulip.- Lisianthus.- Freesia.- Rose.- Star of Bethlehem.- Monarda, Bee-balm.- Clematis.- Coneflower.