The Genus Matucana


Book Description

An analysis of the genus Matucana, a popular group of Peruvian cacti. The section on systematics emphasizes seed morphology, because of its phylogenetic significance. The genus is proposed as consisting of 19 species, all of which are described and depicted, including SEM micrographs of seeds.







Pachypodium (Apocynaceae)


Book Description

A taxonomic monograph of the genus Pachypodium based on herbarium material and living plants of all species. It is a detailed study of the habitats and ecological preferences of most species including a chapter on cultivation, which describes the successes of artificial propagation.













A Revision of the Genus Lycopersicon


Book Description

The genus Lycopersicon has for several decades been considered economic importance of one of its species, L. esculentum Mill., the common tomato. More recently the other species of the genus have become the objects of great interest in programs of tomato breeding for the purpose of developing disease-resistant strains of commercially desirable tomatoes.







Succulent Flora of Southern Africa


Book Description

This practical guide describes the stage by stage development of a new method for predicting the penetration rate (PR) and the advance rate (AR) for tunnel boring machines based on an expanded version of the Q-value, Qtbm.The book also looks at logging methods and tunnel support design.




CACTI AND SUCCULENTS


Book Description

Cacti and succulents are ideal houseplants, needing little care and providing unusual and colourful displays. This book looks at the increasingly wide variety of plants now available, and assists the beginner to choose and cultivate many of the popular types. Full details are given on feeding, watering, potting and on displaying the collection to its best advantage. An A-Z listing of over 75 varieties shows the wide diversity of shapes, sizes and effects that can be grown. The essential guide to a popular area of gardening.