Plant Breeding for the Home Gardener

Plant breeding to create new heirloom varieties is an ancient skill but Joseph Tychonievich's Plant Breeding for the Home Gardener proves modern gardeners have the tools to make the most of this easy and rewarding tradition.

ISBN10:	1604693649
ISBN13:	9781604693645
Number Of Pages:	216
Publication Date:	20130312
Publisher:	Workman
Binding:	Paperback

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Plant Breeding for the Home Gardener makes it easier than ever to breed and grow your own varieties of vegetables and flowers. This comprehensive and accessible guide explains how to decide what to breed, provides simple explanations on how to cross plants, and features a basic primer on genetics and advanced techniques. Case studies provide breeding examples for favorite plants like daffodils, hollyhocks, roses, sweet corn, and tomatoes.