Nursery and Landscaping
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The Indian floriculture industry is developing on a moderate scale and quality with the major ventures of modern greenhouse technology, new flower varieties, production techniques, post-harvest, supply and cold chain management. The single dominant factor which would contribute to rise in production of horticulture crop is availability of quality planting material of improved cultivars. Establishment of mother stock of improved scion cultivars and multiplication of plants true to type are the top priorities to challenge the task. Plant nurseries play a vital role in creating a healthier and beautiful environment in addition to providing employment opportunities in rural as well as urban sectors. Hi-tech nurseries mechanization is the need of the hour to facilitate various nursery operations and greenhouse technology is the updated form of mass multiplication of quality planting materials. Landscaping is the most important aspect of environmental horticulture that creates green surroundings. A piece of land can be value added by giving landscape treatments and integrating the landscape elements into the plan.
The present publication on ‘Nursery and Landscaping’ is planned in 18 interesting chapters vividly highlighting various aspects of nursery in 14 chapters covering nursery industry, the nursery site, propagation, potting and transplanting, growing media, nursery materials and tools, nursery structures, nursery production and management, maintenance of nursery stock, irrigation, vegetable and flower seed production, production of quality planting materials, management of insect-pests and diseases; marketing and landscaping in 4 chapters covering introduction to landscaping, landscape architecture, landscape development and landscape management. It may be humbly claimed that this is the most comprehensive book on nursery and landscaping and will be useful to teachers, students, scientists, nurserymen, landscape designer, planners, amateurs and professional gardeners.
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| Author | L.C. De |
| Binding | Hardcover |
| Edition | 1 |
| ISBN | 978-81-7132-731-7 |
| Language | English |
| Number Of Pages | xvi+248 |
| Publication Year | 2013 |
| Publisher | Pointer Publishers, Jaipur |