Synopsis This book is an attempt to acquaint readers with the basics of horticultural practice and incorporate knowledge of its continual improvement in technique. The emphasis is upon delineating such areas of concern and application as plant physiology, plant genetics, breeding and propagation, etc.

The emerging practice of tissue culture has also been discussed, and all these practices have been detailed keeping in mind the need for commercial viability. The current trends and developments have also been brought within purview in addition to critical perspectives that foster a better understanding of the field.