The induction of polyploidy in plants represents a transformative approach in modern plant breeding, aimed at overcoming the genetic limitations inherent in many crop species. Polyploidisation, which ...

Our department offers the master of science and the doctor of philosophy degrees in plant and soil sciences. Within the Plant and Soil Sciences degree, two focused concentration areas exist: Plant ...

Dris, R., R. Niskanen, and S. M. Jain (Eds.),.2001. Crop management and post harvest handling of horticultural products - Quality management. Vol. 1. Oxford and IBH ...

The use of various mutagens to generate genetic variation in crop plants has a history almost as long as that of conventional breeding. Induction of variability by irradiation of barley seeds with ...

Producing ornamental flowers in a greenhouse presents plenty of challenges, even for experienced growers. But growing flowers that can be safely eaten, not just admired, poses a whole new set of ...

Tammy Sons is the CEO of TN Nursery and an expert plant advisor who studied horticulture. She enjoys her family, the outdoors and nature. Horticulture focuses on developing new plant species to curate ...