About the book

Nursery is consequently the basic need of horticulture. Plant propagation techniques and practices is the core of horticulture nurseries. The planting materials for horticultural plantations are raised from seeds and vegetative parts. Role of mother Plants is very primary and important. The fate of nursery depends on quality and truthfulness of mother plants. A good nursery entrepreneur does not depend on others for procurement of mother plants.

This book traces the growth of gardens, their history and development and provides information on the various principal horticultural practices. This book has been planes ad a textbook for graduate and undergraduate students of horticulture and agriculture, as well as for garden enthusiasts. Written in a lucid style, this book will prove useful as a text to students of botany and forestry. Students as well as practitioners of horticulture will find this book both informative and enjoyable.

Contents:

1. Introduction,

2. Nursery Management,

3. The Propagation,

4. Potting and Transplanting,

5. Plant Breeding,

6. Pest and Disease Management,

7. Developing a Business Plan,

8. Marketing Aspects,