Plants from Test Tubes - OB512058

The book is divided into two sections.  The first, "The Basics of Tissue Culture", begins with a discussion of the historical and botanical background of micropropagation.  A short course in chemistry lays the foundation for media preparation instructions.  Sterile technique and culture care are described in detail. Section II, "Culture Guide to Selected Plants", provides recipes for propagating 54 varieties of ferns, conifers and flowering plants; includes how to set up a propagating laboratory, from a hobbyist's kitchen to an elaborate commercial enterprise.  Contains 47 line drawings and charts; 18 B&W photos.