This greatly expanded and updated edition of this classic reference work provides the user with comprehensive details of all procedures for propagating orchids through the culture of tissues "in vitro" (micropropagation).
Presented in two volumes, the book opens with a detailed and illustrated historical section which covers the discoveries, developments, and people which made micropropagation possible. The next section discusses in detail the principles and components of culture media which are used in micropropagation. The main component of the two volumes, however, is the third section. This comprises the detailed procedures for the culture of over 100 orchid genera. Classical, established, and the very latest techniques of clonal propagation of organs, tissues, and cells are presented. Every one of the listed methods includes tables of complete recipes for a wide range of culture media.
This new edition will continue to be the key reference for all those interested in and involved in orchid micropropagation, growing, and production.
This greatly expanded and updated edition of a classic reference work comprises two volumes offering a compendium of methods for multiplying orchids through micropropagation.
A detailed collection of procedures and methods for multiplying orchids, including organ, tissue, and cell culture techniques in vitro
Presents classic techniques that have been in the forefront of orchid propagation since they were first developed in 1949
Detailed procedures are appended with tables and complete recipes for a large number of culture media
Includes many illustrations, chemical formulas, historical vignettes, and seldom seen illustrations of people, orchids, apparatus and tools
"“… an excellent resource like its predecessor, …both informative and captivating, and served as a reminder of why we go to such extremes in our quest to propagate these plants.”" American Orchid Society, 2009
"“…in the sense of its universal value and importance, this Second Edition will undoubtedly be considered a classic, if only because it will serve as a sole and invaluable resource on the subject.”" Plant Science Bulletin, 2009
