Encyclopedia of Rose Science
- ISBN-10
- 012227623X
- ISBN-13
- 9780122276231
- Category
- Rose culture
- Pages
- 1450
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2003
- Authors
- Thomas Debener, Serge Gudin, Andrew V. Roberts
Description
The Encyclopedia of Rose Science brings together a wealth of information on the rose, long treasured for its captivating perfumes and splendid colors. Now, more than ever, science plays a central place in the production of this flower at the center of one of the world's biggest floricultural industries. A team of internationally renowned experts has contributed scores of articles, from the history of rose cultivation to discoveries in rose genetics. For researchers and students, as well as commercial rose growers and breeders, the Encyclopedia of Rose Science is an invaluable reference.
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