Angličtina
Bougainvillea is a significant crop in floriculture, particularly for its multipurpose use. It thrives well in tropical and subtropical conditions and has been the subject of extensive research in India, covering various aspects such as germplasm collection, breeding, mutagenesis, cytogenetics, disease management, tissue culture, and flower dehydration. The book aims to document the research and demonstrations conducted by Indian scientists, nurserymen, and bougainvillea enthusiasts over the past 50 years, providing a comprehensive and up-to-date account of the crop.
The books main objective is to offer a coherent and concise summary of all the work done in India on bougainvillea, with a focus on recent advancements. It covers various topics, including the history of the crop, species and varieties, origin, horto-taxonomical characteristics, nursery culture, development of new varieties, cytogenetics, characterization methods, post-harvest management, in vitro propagation, and dehydration.
This book will be beneficial not only for researchers but also for horticulturists, nurserymen, amateur growers, enthusiasts, city and industry planners, as it will provide valuable data and serve as a reference material for future research activities in this area.
