Floriculturist Open Cultivation

D R Singh

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Astral International Pvt. Ltd.
01 January 2022

Botany & plant sciences; Horticulture

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First chapter Preparatory Flower Cultivation covers importance of floriculture and floriculturist, classification of flower crops, nursery raising, preparation of land for nursery, media for propagation of plants in nursery beds, soil testing, nutrient managements, IPM in the nursery, basics of the flower propagation, nursery tools and implements, use of growth regulators, selection and maintenance of mother trees, collection of scion wood stick, techniques of propagation through specialized organs, corm, runners, suckers, plant protection, hi-tech nursery, high yield varieties of flowers, drought tolerance, transplanting, marketing survey and feasibility. In the second chapter, Cultivation of Flower Crops have been covered with emphasis on types of flowers for cultivation, estimate nutrient requirement for flower crop, crop spacing and border crops, time of planting flower crop, seed rate, integrated nutrient management, method of application of fertilizers, specialized practices, irrigation management, pest and disease management. In the third chapter, Harvest and Postharvest Management in Floriculture deals with practicing flower harvesting, identify harvesting stage, handling harvested flowers, grading of different flower, use of chemicals for enhancing vase life of flower, value addition of flowers, packing of flowers, tools for flower harvesting, storage and transportation. Chapter four Maintain Health and Safety at Work Place deals with health hazards at work place, practice general safety and first aid, maintain clean and efficient workplace, render appropriate emergency procedure, fire and emergency procedures.

This book has been designed to meet the needs of the floriculturists, students of Agriculture, Horticulture, Botany and layman flower enthusiasts, landscape professionals, horticulturists, nurserymen, amateur growers, enthusiasts, city and industry planners teachers as well as garden and nature lovers.

By: D R Singh
Imprint: Astral International Pvt. Ltd.
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 16mm
Weight: 440g
ISBN: 9789354614675
ISBN 10: 9354614671
Pages: 186
Publication Date: 01 January 2022
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

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Floriculturist Open Cultivation

D R Singh

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