The Global Floriculture Industry

This new volume presents some of the latest research trends and areas of improvement to benefit the floriculture industry and to understand its future directions and prospects. The research addresses the global floriculture industry's shift from a traditional to a commercial focus. The global economy has spurred entrepreneurs to focus on the growing trend of exportoriented floriculture under controlled climatic conditions. The volume also looks at the role of plants in stabilizing the environment and the use of scientific knowledge through research that has changed the perspective of modern floriculture.This new book is a valuable compilation of the latest research work and areas of improvement in floriculture today.Key features:Provides an overview of the global floriculture industryLooks at the role of bulbous ornamentalsConsiders enhancing consumer-preferred traits in floriculture crops through genetic manipulationDiscusses using ornamental plants to stabilize the environment