ISHS Acta Horticulturae 397: New Ornamental Crops and the Market for Floricultural Products
NEW ORNAMENTAL CROPS IN SOUTH AFRICA |
| Author: | P.J. Jansen van Vuuren |
| Abstract:
A brief overview of the Ornamental Horticultural Industry in South Africa is given. Institutions and companies involved in research, development and marketing of new ornamental crops are discussed. A number of new selections and cultivars are considered in respect of their taxonomy, phenotype, propagation, climatic conditions, horticultural potential, origin and availability. Indigenous plants with a potential as future horticultural crops are mentioned. Prospects of trade and exchange of material, scientific expertise and manpower are proposed. | |
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