from a press release : "Micropropagation of Orchids 2nd Edition is Available Now ... expanded and updated edition... comprises two volumes offering a compendium of methods for multiplying orchids through micropropagation. A detailed collection of procedures and methods for multiplying orchids, including organ, tissue, and cell culture techniques in vitro...
Detailed procedures... tables and complete recipes for a large number of culture media. ... illustrations, chemical formulas, historical vignettes, and... illustrations of people, orchids, apparatus and tools. ... Author's... Joseph Arditti... retired in 2001... He continues to write and travel worldwide to lecture at scientific meetings and to orchid groups. ... Contents: Preface Preface to the First Edition 1. History Terminology Origins of Orchid Micropropagation Culture of Tissues and Organs First Micropropagation of Orchids The Second Aseptic Culture of an Orchid Explant Plant Diseases and Meristems The Third Aseptic Culture of an Orchid Explant The Fourth Aseptic Culture of an Orchid Explant Who Pioneered Micropropagation? Root Cultures Leaf Cultures Stems Flower Buds, Flowers, Floral Segments, and Reproductive Organs Inflorescences A Patent Doubtful Claims Mutations Theft in Vitro Darkening of Culture Media Anticontaminants Cell and Protoplast Culture Flowering in Vitro The Future 2. General Outline of Techniques and Procedures Media Components Stock Solutions State of the Medium Sterlization Surface Decontamination Preparation of the Medium Culture Vessels Culture Conditions Placing Plant Material in Culture Internal Contaminants Enzymes for Protoplast Isolation Work Area Washing Glassware 3. Methods for Specific Genera 4. Summary Culture Conditions Media Components Applications of Orchid Tissue Culture Negative Aspects of Micropropagation References Appendix 1: General Information on Supplies, Equipment, Terms, and Reagents Appendix 2: Sources of Supplies and Equipment Appendix 3: Some Sites of Interest on the World Wide Web Appendix 4: Light Appendix 5: Formulary Appendix 6: Atomic Weights, Concentrations, Exponents, Greek and Roman Letters, Ions, Measurements, Molecular Weights, Prefixes, Valences, Units, and Solutions Appendix 7: Additional Information Appendix 8: Plant Preservative Mixture Glossary Index" URL : http://www.pr-inside.com/micropropagation-of-orchids-2nd-edition-r419839.htm *************** Regards, VB _______________________________________________ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) [email protected] http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com
