Ornamental Geophytes

This book summarizes current approaches in the biology and global production of ornamental geophytes. It provides the most recent reviews in bulb physiology, genetics, plant protection, and postharvest biology. Chapters cover historical perspectives, taxonomy, biodiversity and phylogeny, breeding and genetics, dormancy, florogenesis, propagation, sustainable production and integrated management environmental issues, postharvest, and globalization of the world flower bulb industry. The overview of biological and horticultural information will help students, researchers, and producers obtain new, relevant data on geophytes in general, as well as on a specific genus/species.