Plant Breeding for the Home Gardener - Softcover

Tychonievich, Joseph

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1604693649 ISBN 13: 9781604693645

Verlag: Timber Press, 2013

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A keen home plant breeder himself, expert horticulturalist Joseph Tychonievich has crafted a friendly and accessible book which seeks to guide aspiring amateurs through the basic scientific techniques of home plant breeding, in a practical way. His lively and enthusiastic approach to informing readers with different levels of gardening experience on how to breed their own heirloom produce comes from his recognition of the skill and creativity of many home gardeners in this area. He understands that some of the best heirloom plants have been brought to life by ordinary gardeners who selected the most tough, reliable or colourful varieties in their own gardens; now Tychonievich wants to arm his readers with the right tools and knowledge to do the same and achieve excellent results.

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Joseph Tychonievich studied horticulture, plant breeding, and genetics at Michigan State University. He has extensive experience as a nurseryman in the US and internationally. He currently runs his own nursery, which specialises in Alpine plants.

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It’s the holy grail of gardening: a plant that perfectly matches your tastes and the conditions in your garden. The hitch is, you’re not likely to find it at your local nursery or garden center. You’re going to have to create it yourself. But don’t worry—it isn’t hard. After all, gardeners have been doing it for centuries, simply by saving seed of the varieties that tasted or performed best. But you’ll get even better results by following the advice in Plant Breeding for the Home Gardener. You’ll learn how to set achievable goals in your breeding program; the ins and outs of genetics (in non-technical language!); how to pick the best parent plants; how to cross-pollinate; the best techniques to use for popular vegetables and flowers; and how to harvest and store seed. In no time at all, you’ll be producing a tastier tomato, a perkier pepper, or a more ravishing rose!
 

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Timber Press
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2013
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1604693649
• ISBN 13: 9781604693645
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Anzahl der Seiten: 216
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar
• Verantwortliche Person: Nicht verfügbar