1989-01-01 The present report is concerned with one particular aspect of this search for new production techniques and systems, that of phytopractices, after "phytopratiques" in French. This is a new term describing all those treatments which may improve, select, propagate or preserve plants on an...
This book was inspired by the frustration I felt when I tried to find current information about Haiti. It is the result of countless hours of research, numerous reviews by experts on Haitian flora, and numerous interviews with Haitiens. However, it is far from complete, and it probably contains...
Abstract, Journal of Vegetation Science, 2003 Harsh conditions in arid and semi-arid environments make seedling establishment rare. Plant recruitment in arid environments often occurs only in years with above average rainfall or in safe sites under the canopy of nurse plants that provide shelter...
This article is from ECHO Asia Note # 32. Dr. Tapani Haapala Potatoes (Solanum tuberosum) contain high-quality food properties and are very good protein and energy sources on a daily per hectare basis of production (Frusciante et al. 2000). Potatoes are grown mostly in cool climate areas. In the...
1978-01-01 This book is a manual of procedures, giving you the step-by-step how and when of various planting techniques. Look too, in every chapter, for the principles--the "why"--on which these techniques are based.
2002-01-01 Anyone intending to embark on the planting of tropical trees should read this manual which is concerned with the key choices and issues that lie between the propagation of good planting stock and its eventual planting and successful establishment. It highlights the need for good communicaiton,...
Access Agriculture Training Video Instead of planting suckers directly, you can grow many new healthy plants from each bulb. Learn how to disinfect the bulbs using a natural solution and place them in moist sawdust in a germination box. From one bulb you can get at least 50 healthy suckers that...
1957-01-01 This book brings together in a comprehensive form both the basic principles and the practical aspects of plant propogation. Stressed are the applications of those scientific facts and principals involved in the increase of plant numbers, made clear both to the beginner and the experienced...
1961-01-01 Instructions for the propagation, culture and care of these two groups as well as the origin of these species and the description of the most popular modern varieties, are set forth on the following pages.