In Vitro Culture of Trees. 1992. (Forestry Sciences,38).232 p.gr8vo.Hardcover.

When trees in the field are used as explant source, the problems can beespecially severe. For example, the physiological condition of the explants is difficult to control because of variation in weather andbiotic factors. Furthermore, it is often difficult to obtain explantsfree of contaminants from field grown trees. Lack of genetic uniformityand maturation are additional problems one often has to deal with whenculturing tree cells or tissues. These problems are emphasized in thistext. In vitro culture of trees is not viewed in isolation. It isconsidered in conjunction with breeding, traditional cloning and othercommon tree improvement techniques. The text discusses theoretical aswell as practical aspects of the in vitro culture of trees.