Cut Flowers of the World: Identification, Production and Post-Harvest Handling - Couverture rigide

Maree, Johannes; Van Wyk, Ben-Erik

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1789241332 ISBN 13 : 9781789241334

Editeur : CABI Publishing, 2020

Synopsis

This full-color photographic guide describes and illustrates over 350 different species of widely used cut flowers and foliage plants. Cut Flowers of the World is a user-friendly but scientifically accurate, quick reference guide to the most important commercial cut flowers, foliage greens and potted flowers that are sold in florist shops all over the world. This second edition has been expanded to include updated cultivar photos, and a new section on the practical aspects of cut flower production.

For each flower, the following information is given: description of the plant; geographical origin; historical overview; cultivation; properties such as colors, scent and vase life; quality criteria (how to select for quality); and the proper care and handling of the flowers. Also included are introductory chapters on basic aspects such as cultivation methods, harvesting and shipping techniques, cultivar development, and modern trends in marketing.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Johannes Maree is at University of Johannesburg, South Africa.

Ben-Erik van Wyk is a Professor of Botany and holds the DST-NRF National Research Chair in Indigenous Plant Use at the University of Johannesburg, South Africa. He has a research interest in systematic botany and plant utilization.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: CABI Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2020
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1789241332
• ISBN 13: 9781789241334
• Reliure: Relié
• Numéro d'édition: 2
• Nombre de pages: 472
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible