Ornamental geophytes : from basic science to sustainable production / edited by Rina Kamenetsky and Hiroshi Okubo.

Includes bibliographical references: p.517-518 and index.

Globalization of the flower bulb industry / A.A. De Hertogh ... [et al.] -- Taxonomy and phylogeny / A.W. Meerow -- Biodiversity of geophytes: phytogeography, morphology, and survival strategies / R. Kamenetsky -- Botanical and horticultural aspects of major ornamental geophytes / H. Okubo and D. Sochacki -- Introduction and development of new ornamental geophytes / M. Bridgen -- Breeding and genetics of ornamental geophytes / J.M. van Tuyl, P. Arens, and A. Marasek-Ciolakowska -- Biotechnology for the modification of horticultural traits in geophytes / K. Kamo, F. Krens, and M. Ziv -- Florogenesis / R. Kamenetsky, M. Zaccai, and M. Flaishman -- Dormancy / H. Okubo -- Propagation of ornamental geophytes: physiology and management systems / A. Bach and D. Sochacki -- Production chain, forcing physiology, and flower production systems / W.B. Miller -- Postharvest: cut flowers and potted plants / M.S. Reid and C.-Z. Jiang -- Sustainable production and integrated management: environmental issues / G.A. Chastagner ... [et al.] -- Geophyte research and production in Asia / S. Fukai -- Geophyte research and production in Brazil / A.F.C. Tombolato ... [et al.] -- Geophyte research and production in Chile / E. Olate and F. Schiappacasse -- Geophyte research and production in New Zealand / K. Funnell ... [et al.] -- Geophyte research and production in South Africa / G. Duncan -- Geophyte research and production in Turkey / I. Baktir -- Conclusions and future research / R. Kamenetsky, G.A. Chastagner, and H. Okubo.