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PROCEEDINGS OF THE XXVIII
INTERNATIONALHORTICULTURAL CONGRESS ON
SCIENCE AND HORTICULTURE FOR PEOPLE
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM
ON
ADVANCES IN ORNAMENTALS, LANDSCAPE
AND URBAN HORTICULTURE
Volume 1
Co-Conveners
J. Plummer
P.C. Sacristan
L. Hoffman
M. Leandro
G. GroeningB.M. Rinaldi
R.E. Schutzki
Lisbon, Portugal
August 22-27, 2010
ISHS Commission Landscape and Urban Horticulture
ISHS Section Ornamental Plants
ISHS Working Group on Urban Horticulture
ISHS Working Group on Protea
Acta Horticulturae 937
September 2012
LIST OF CONTENTS
Foreword7
Preface7
List of Contents9
List ofAuthors23
VOLUME 1
Ornamentals, Diversity and Opportunities
Germination and Growth of Seedlings in Peat-Based Substrates ProcessedDairy Manure Solids
31A. Bozzolo, G. Ponchia and M.R. Evans
An Experimental Approach for Developing Seed Lines of New AustralianNative Flowering Pot Plants 37R.L. Cave, J.E. Erwin, G.L. Hammer, C.J. Birch andM E Johnston
Development of New Ornamental Plants and Germplasm Selection in
Mediterranean Native Species 45C. Cerve/li, E. Farina, C. Dalla Guda, A. Giovannini, A. Liotta.T. Patemiani, G. Burchi, S. Cacini, M. Anlonetti, G. Zizzo andS. Aprtle
Ornamental Horticulture at the Mediterranean Seaside of Spain: PresentSituation and Future Challenges 51M.A. Ferndndez-Zamudio, J. Bartual, D. Roca. A. Verdeguer andP.F. Martinez
Integrated Pest Management-Based Nursery Crop Production Extension
Programming 59A. Fulcher
New Aspects to the Control of Fungus Gnats (Bradysia paupera) tn the
Biological Production of Potted Herbs in Germany 63W. W.P. Gerlach and M. Thesing-Herrler
Market-Oriented Research as a Strategic Tool in Ornamental Science 69
R. Kamenetsky and T. Shlomi
Human Responses to Flower Fragrance Stimuli of Different Time Duration 75
Xia Li, Zi-Lin Jin, Jia Wang, Xue An, Hui-Tang Pan and Qi-Xiang Zhang
The Transmission and Management of Tobacco Mosaic Virus in a
Greenhouse Environment 85
T. Losenge, J.E. Faust andS. W. Scott
Novel Markers of the Antioxidant Response in Ornamental Species 91
A. Macovei, M. Dona, A. Balestrazzi, L Ventura, F. Nicoletti,A. Giovannini, A. Buttafava, R. Langella andD. Carhonera
Photosynthesis Examinations of Thermophile Evergreen Ornamental Shrubs
in Hungary,
97
K. Mardczi, E.H. Baracsi and L. Gdspdr
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Soil-management Systems in the Olive Orchard and Influence on the
Organic-matter and Nutrient Contents 105
O.M. Nielo, J. Castro, G. Guzman, L. Foraster and E. Fernandez
Contribution for the Selection of Mediterranean Indigenous Forbs as a New
Ornamental Crop 113
C. Ponte-e-Sonsa, N. Farinha and M. C. Castro
In Vitro Propagation, Organ Regeneration Protocols and DNA Markers for
New Plants of PlantAtlantic Development Programme for the Atlantic
Canada Nursery Trade 121
K. Pruski, R. V. Young and W. Wang
Plant Genetic Resources in the Botanical Garden of Vilnius University 129
G. Stukeniene andA. Skridaila
Unique Ornamental Plant Genetic Resources and Breeding in China 135
Qi-Xiang Zhang, fhii-Tang Pan. Ming Sun, Wei-Yu Yang andJia Wang
Acer
The Influence ofThidiazuron on Proliferation ofAcer * freemanii In Vitro 143
X.Q. Zhao, Z.H. Yuan, Y.L. Yin, L.J. Feng, R. Xu, anc/J.L. Li
Aechmea
Physiological Leaf Damage Sensitivity of Different Aechmea Hybrids 151
M.P. De Prof/, J. Ceusters and E. Landers
Agrostis
Determination of the Effects of Plant Growth Regulators on Agrostisstolonifera and Poa annua 161
G. McMahon and A. Hunter
Anemone
Intergeneric Hybrids between Anemone eoronaria L. and Ranunculus
asiaticus L. 171
E. Dhooghe, D. Reheul and M.-C. Van Laheke
Anthirrinum
Vascular Occlusion and Water Relations in Cut Snapdragon Flowers 179
L.M. Vieira, D.C. Mendes, F.L. Finger and J. G. Barbosa
Araceae
Seed Compounds Mobilization Anthur'mm affme during Germination 187
E.B. Morais, M.I. Galao and A.C.R. Castro
Storage Compounds of Atithurhim spp. Seeds 193
E.B. Morais, S.O. Paula, M.I. Galao and A.C.R. Castro
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Effect of Increased Sucrose and Macroelement Levels in the Medium by In
Vitro Propagation of Spathiphyllum 'Petite'
I.D. Mosonyi, A. Tilly-Mdndy andE. Jambor-Benczur
Atriplex
Cultivar Selection from Spontaneous Population ofAtriplex halimus L.
L. Dessena and M. Mulas
Mediterranean Saltbush (Atriplex halimus L.) as an Ornamental Species for
Arid Environments
L. Dessena and M. Mulas
Azalea
Flowering Quality of Azalea (Rhododendron simsii.) Following Treatments
with Plant Growth RegulatorsA. Christiaens, M. C. Van Labeke, E. Pauwels, B. Gobin, E. De Keyser andJ. De Riek
Begonia
Detection, Induction and Inheritance of Unreduced Gametes in BegoniaceaeJ. Van Huylenbroeck, A. Dewitte and E. Van Bockstaele
Bougainvillea
Effects of Water Stress and Selected Plant Growth Retardants on Growth
and Flowering of 'Raspberry Ice' Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea spectabilis)S. Ma and M, Gu
Brassica
Effects of Plant Growth Regulators in Ornamental Kale (Brassica oleracea
var. acephala)S. C. Mello, R. T. Matsuzaki, R. Campagnol and C.F. Mattiuz
Cacti
Studies on In Vitro Propagation Methods in Cactus Species ofthe Genera
Melocactus, Cereus and Lobivia
T. Monostori, L. Tandcs and L. Mile
Camellia
Screening ofPlant Growth Retardants for Growth Control in Camellia
A. Berruti, A. Minuto and V. Scariot
Campanula
Evaluation of European Native Bluebells for Sustainable Floriculture
V. Scariot, L. Seglie, W. Gaino and M. Devecchi
Capsicum
Anthocyanin Content and Total Phenolics of Flowers and Leaves in
Ornamental Peppers 283
E. Ramalho do Rego, F.L. Finger, A.M. Mapeli. N.F.F. Do Nascimento,
M.F. Nascimento, R.M. Cortez dos Santos and M. Monteiro do Rego
Quantitative and Multicategoric Descriptors for Phenotypic Variability in a
Segregating Generation of Ornamental Peppers 289
E. Ramalho do Rego, R.M. Cortez dos Santos, M. Monteiro do Rego,N.F.F. Do Nascimento, M.F. Nascimento and MA. Bairral
Analysis of Diallel Cross for some Vegetative Traits in Chili Pepper(C. annuum) 297E. Ramalho do Rego, M. Monteiro do Rego, F.R. Costa,N.F.F. Do Nascimento, M.F. Nascimento, L.A. Barbosa, F.L.G. Fortunatoand R.M. Cortez dos Santos
Chrysanthemum
Effects of Saline Irrigation on Phytoregulator-Treated ChrysanthemumPlants 307S. Bahon, E. Conesa, R. Valdes, J. Miralles, J.J. Martinez andM.J. Sanchez Blanco
Phenotypic Stability for Flower Yield and its Components of Some Selected
Spray Chrysanthemum Cultivars 313
S.S. Gantait, P. Pal andK.K. Ghosdastdar
Predicting Crop Yield and Yield Components of Spray Chrysanthemum(Chrysanthemum morifolium Ramat) in Relation to Weather Variables 321
S.S. Gantait, P. Pal and A. Saha
Studies of Drought Resistance of Different Ground-Cover ChrysanthemumVariety Seedlings 329Lu Miao, Sun Ming and Zhang Qi-Xian
Introduction of Male Sterility to GM Chrysanthemum Plants to Prevent
Transgene Flow 337H. Shinoyama, H. Ichikawa, M. Saitoh-Nakashima, M. Saito, R. Aida,H. Ezura, H. Yamaguchi, A. Mochizuki, K. Nakase, Y. Nishibata, Y. Nomuraand H. Kamada
Advanced Research on Chrysanthemum Germplasm Resources in China 347Silan Dai, Lijun Zhang, Xinyan Lao, Xinxiang Bai, Yingxiu Xu, Qianqian Liu,Mingli Zhu, Baoqin Li, Jing He, Renwei Li, Jun Zhu andJie Lu
High Efficacy of a Possible Plant Elicitor and Other Phytostimulants againstWhite Rust {Puccinia horiana Henn.) in Potted ChrysanthemumProductions 355O. Stapel andJ. Guerrand
Phosphomannose Isomerase/Mannose Selection System to ScreenTransgenic Chrysanthemum Plants (Chrysanthemum morifolium) 361L.N. Xie, J. Wang, L.G. Yu, Y. Zhang, B. Zhou, Y.H. Li andS. Kawabata
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Comparison of Stress Effect of NaCl, Na+ and CI" on two ChrysanthemumSpeciesZhiyong Guan, Sitmei Chen, Fadi Chen, Zhaolei Liu, Weimin Fang and
Juan Tang
Cistus
Intrapopulation Variation in Seed Germination of Six Rockrose {Cistus L.)SpeciesF. Perez-Gartia and M.E. Gonzdlez-Benito
Clematis
Improvement of Germination of Clematis integrifolia L. Seeds with Seed
Pre-Treatments
Y. Koike, A. Ohba andR. Norikoshi
Codiaeum
Phenotypic Variations in Croton Codiaeum variegatum (L.) BlumeCharacterized by Digital Image-Based Procedure
A.S. Mollick andH. Yamasaki
Cucurbita
Landraces of Ornamental Pumpkins and Squashes Cultivated in Southern
Brazil
S.Z. Fischer, R.M.N. Peil, R.S. Neitzke, E.R.T. Stumpf, R.L. Barbieri,
J.E. Schwengber and C.S. Vasconcellos
Dahlia
Studies on the Genetic Diversity ofPhenotype Characteristics for Different
Dahlia PopulationsL.J. Feng, Z.H. Yuan, Y.L. YinandX.Q. Zhao
Dianthus
Effects of Temperatures, Growing Media and Seed Age on Germination of
Dianthus calocephalus Boiss. Seeds
D. Hazar and I. Baktir
Breeding of Carnations (Dianthus caryophyllus L.) for Resistance to
Bacterial Wilt (Burkholderia caryophylli)M. Yagi, N. Tanikawa, M. Shibata and T. Onozaki
Echeveria
Echeveria spp. - Flowering Plants from Basal and Terminal-End-Rosettes
of Flowering Stems
M. W. Borys andH. Leszczynska-Borys
Echeveria spp. - Storage of Flowering Stems under Open Field Conditions
M.W. Borys, H. Leszczynska-Borys and M.C. Miranda Vergara
Ferns
In Vitro Culture of Tree Fern Spores from Cyatheaceae and Dicksoniaceae
Families 455
/. Reis Moura, M.C. Simoes-Costa, J. Garcia, M.J. Silva and M.C. Duarte
Effect of Thidiazuron Holding Treatments on Delaying the Senescence of
Davallia Ferns 463
N. Tatmala, S. Kaewsuksaeng, S. Kanlayanarat and M. Buanong
Fragaria
Breeding of Pink-Flowering Ornamental Strawberries in Siberia 469
L.L. Kuznetsova, R.A. Zielke, B.W.W. Grout andS.O. Baturin
Gentians
Effect of Pre-harvest Deficit Irrigation on Cut Flower Quality ofEustoma
grandiflorum 475
Y.-C. Chuang and Y.-C.A. Chang
Crown Buds in Gentians: Appearance, Shoot Emergence and Development 483
U.C. Samarakoon, K.A. Funnel!, D.J. Woolley, G.K. Barge f andE.R. Morgan
Gerbera
Effects of UV-C Irradiation on Botrytis cincrea Floret Specking and Qualityof Cut Gerbera Flowers 493
A.I. Darras, V. Demopoulos, E. Kazana and C.A. Tiniakou
Study of Four Different Growing Media for Gerberajamesonii 499
Hucmwen Meng, Zhiehun Xie, Zhihui Cheng and Li Sit
Effect of Sources and Concentrations of Potassium Foliar Application on
Yield, Quality and Leafminer Infestation (Liriomyza trifolii) in Gerbera
{Gerberajamesonii 'stanza') 511
Sh. Mortezaiefard, S. Kalatejari, V. Baniameri and M. Basirat
Effects of Different Irrigation and Crop Year on GerberajamesoniiProduction in Substrate 519
R. Velazquez, M. Martinez, T. Bartolome, J.M. Coleto, S. Rodrigo,F. Honorio, M.J. Poblaciones and A. Garcia
Hedera
Screening Test - Interaction between Diverse Microorganisms and Hedera
helix 'Woemer' 527
A. Walter, S. Walter and F.-G. Schrdder
lleliconia
Agronomic Traits of Heliconia for Cut Flower Use and Molecular Markers 535
V. Loges, C.E.F. de Castro, W.N.R. Guimaraes, A.S. Costa,
T.L. de A. Lima and K.P. Leite
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Hemerocallis
A Study on the Compatibility between Different Ploidy Cultivars ofHemerocallis and the Genetic Relationships among Their HybridsYike Gao and Shuying Gao He Qi
Hosta
Hosta: A Plant for Flower ArrangementA. M. Cabrera, A.M. de Leon, M. Fernandez, T. Ramos andI. Rodriguez
Hydrangea
In Vitro Propagation and Regeneration of Several Hydrangea GenotypesE. Sacco, M. Savona, M. Antonetti, A. Grassotti, P.L. Pasqualetto andB. Ruffoni
Lachenalia
Effect of Planting Time on Flowering of'F'our Lachenalia Cultivars
A. Kapczynska
Lilium
Biocontrol of Grey Mould in Lilies spp. by Trichoderma spp. and Bacillus sppA. Balode
Research on Somatic Embryogenesis in Lilium Longiflorum 'White Heaven'
Ming Sun, Xiao-fan Li, Ying Kong, Jin-fang Shi and Qi-xiang Zhang
Orchids
Long-Term Stable Expression of Multiple Transgenes under Control of theSame Promoter in Cymbidium Orchid
M.R. Boase, N.W. Albert, H. Zhang, S. Arathoon, L. Wang andD.H. Lewis
Cultivar Identification by RAPD Analysis in EpidendrumY. Li, H. Liu and Y. Matsubara
The Influence of Day/Night Thermal Regime on Growth and Flowering of
Phalaenopsis 'Premium'
R. Paradiso and S. De Pascale
Pronamide-induced Polyploidy in Rhynchastylis and Dendrobium
P. Tantasawat, A. Khairum, W. Chaowiset and A. Wannajindapom
Effects of Calcium, 6-Benzyladenine and Paclobutrazol on Inflorescence
Quality of Oncidium
Xiaorong Liu, Feixiong Liao, Yechun Xu and Biqing Wang
Studies on Floral Structures and Volatile Components ofPaphiopedilumhangianum {Orchidaceae)Ying-chun Chen, Nien-Tzu Wang, Wei-ling Chen, Yung-wu Chen and
Chung-May Wu
Paeonia
Micropropagation of Tree Peony from Lateral Buds 635
W.-Q. Jia, H.-C. Liu, X.-H. Du and Y.-P. Zhao
Palms
Morphological Aspects and Storage oi'Dypsis leptoeheilos (Hodel) Beentje& J. Dransf. {Arecaceae) Seeds 643
G.S. Batista, R.S. Pimenta, R. Gimenes, K.F.L. Pivetta, G.N. Romaniand
R.B. Mazzini
Substrate and Temperature Effects on the Germination of Dypsis
leptoeheilos (Hodel) Beentje & J. Dransf, {Arecaceae) Seeds 651
R.S. Pimenta, G.S. Batista, R. Gimenes, K.F.L. Pivetta, R.B. Mazzini and
G.N. Romani
Temperature and Scarification Effects on the Germination of Syagrus
picrophylla Seeds, a Brazilian Native Palm 657
K.F.L. Pivetta, R.J. Takane, G.S. Batista, G.N. Romani and R.B. Mazzini
Enhancing Germination of Lieuala grandis Seeds with Desiccation
Treatment 661
F. Y. Tsan and S. Norbert
VOLUME 2
Pelargonium
Fertilizer Concentration and Irrigation Method Affects Growth and
Flowering ofTwo Bedding Plants 689
M. Cardarelli, Y. Rouphael, A. Salerno, E. Rea and G. Go/la
Production of Interspecific Hybrids between Pelargonium crispum and
P. rapaceum through Ovule Culture and Their Characteristics 697
F. Kakihara, K. Hondo and M. Kato
Cloning and Expression Studies on 1-aminocyclopropane-l-carboxylic Acid
Synthase and Ethylene Receptor Genes in Pelargonium 703
T.M. Mutui, H. Mibus and M. Serek
Analysis of Pigments in Yellow-Flowered Pelargonium section Hoarea 711
P. Sukhumpinij, F. Kakihara, K. Hondo and M. Kato
Phlomis
Growth, Water Relations and Ion Accumulation in Phlomis Purpurea Plants
under Water Deficit and Salinity 719
S. Alvarez, M.J. Gomez-Bellot, S. Banon and M.J. Sdnchez-Blaneo
Picea
Somatic Embryogenesis and Cryopreservation of Ornamental Picea
Species: Modern Methods of Propagation and Long-Term Storage 729
T. Hazubska-Przybyi, K. Bojarczuk, P. Chmielarz and M. Michalak
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Protea
Effect ofMSB on Vascular Fungal Disease Control and Mineral Nutritionof Protea Leucospermum cordifolium Cultivar 'Succession IP
C.E. Alvarez, F. Molina, M Hernandez, M. Fernandez-Falcon, A.A. Borgesand M, Guzman
Effects ofPre-harvest Pruning on Leucospermum 'High Gold'E. Bairns, J.J. Reis andP. Monjardino
Genetic Diversity of Introduced Accessions ofFour Species of Banksia
(Proteaceae) as Revealed by RAPDs and TBP Markers
J. Bartual, S. Garcia-Martinez, B. Pico and J.J. Ruiz
Pathogenicity and Cross-Pathogenicity ofFusarium oxysporum on
Proteaceae
CM. Bezuidenhout and S.C. Lamprecht
Seed Coat Removal Greatly Enhances Grevillea {Proteaceae) SeedGermination
J. Guo, X. Ma and G. Yan
Post-Harvest Study of Leaf Blackening in Protea 'Pink Ice' and 'Susara'
M. Hernandez, F. Molina Gonzalez, C.E. Alvarez, M. Fernandez-Falcon,N. Ferndndez-Garcia andE. Olmos
Developing Inflorescences of Protea 'Carnival' Reduce the ResponsivenessofNon-Flowering Shoots to Benzyladenine Induction of Flowers "Out of
Season"
E. W. Hoffman and G.J. Jacobs
A Review: Fanner's Perceptions on Endangered Proteaceae Species of the
Agulhas Plain, South Africa and the Potential for Their PropagationCP. Laubscher, R.R. Koehorst and P.A. Ndakidemi
Foliar Fertilization Trials of'Tango' and 'Succession II' in Azores
P. Monjardino, E. Bairos, A. Melo, L. Ornelas, J.A. Pinheiro and
D. G. Malan
Perspectives on Seed Biology of Waratahs (Telopea speciosissima R.Br.)and other Australian Proteaceae
C.A. Offord, L.U. Seed andA.J. Martyn
Effect of Grafting on the Growth of Four Leucospermum Cultivars -
Preliminary AssayM. Oliveira, C. Gouveia and D. Teixeira
Factors Affecting the Success of the Rooting Process in Some Proteaceae
M. Oliveira, M.J. Leandro and E. Figueiredo
Soil Fertility and Foliar Analysis Assessment of Several Protea and
Leucospermum Cultivars in Azores Islands
L. Ornelas, A. Domingues, J.A. Pinheiro, D.G. Malan and P. Monjardino
Effect of Sucrose Pulsing and Postharvest Rehydration Delay on Vase Life
of Protea '
Susara' 837
J.A. Rodriguez-Perez, M.C. Vera-Batista, A.M. de Leon-Hernandez andI. Rodriguez-Hernandez
Prunus persica
Pollen Morphology of Ornamental Peach Cultivars 845
Dongyan Hit, Jiinqiu Fu and Zuoshuang Zhang
Rhamnus alaternus
Photosynthetic Response, Biomass Distribution and Water Status Changesin Rhamnus alaternus Plants during Drought 853
S. Alvarez, M. Castillo, J.R. Acosta, A. Navarro and M.J. Sanchez-Bianco
Effect of Pot Color and White Exterior Pot on Rhamnus alaternus
Development 861
J. Miralles, S. Banon and J.J. Martinez-Sanchez
Roses
Effect of Calcium and Boron Concentrations on Some Characteristics in Cut
Rose 'Easy Lover' Cultivar 869
N. Etemadi, M. Shams and B. Baninasab
Breeding Cut Roses for Better Keeping Quality: First Steps 875D. Fanourakis, D.R.A. Carvalho, V.W. Gitonga, A.W. Van Heusden,D.P.F. Almeida, E. Heuvelink andS.M.P. Carvalho
Pre-Harvest Application of Plant Growth Regulators on Rose 'Poison' 883D. Hashemabadi
Preliminary Studies on Cold Resistance Evaluation of Modern Roses 889Le Luo, Rui Meng, Xia-Feng Sun, Qiong Wang, Hui Li, Hut-Tang Pan and
Qi-Xiang Zhang
Effect of Aspirin® (Acetyl Salicylic Acid) on Longevity of Cut Roses 901
D. Neumaier, M. Kern, B. Lohr and R. Roeber
Cryopreservation of Rosa canina and R. rubiginosa Apical Buds by the
Droplet Vitrification Method 905B. Pawlowska
In Vitro Micropropagation of Dog Rose (Rosa canina L.) 911M. Shirdel, A. Motallebi-Azar and N. Mahna
Saintpaulia
Optimization of Chromosomal Preparation and Cytological Analysis of InVitro Cultured African Violet (Saintpaulia ionantha Wendl.) 917M Farjadi-Shakib, A. Mousavi andR. Naderi
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Effects of Gamma-Ray Irradiation on African Violet In Vitro AdventitiousShoots 923M. Farjadi-Shakib, R. Naderi and A. Mousavi
Salvia
Effect of Temperature on Plant Development and Inflorescence Structure ofSalvia roemeriana 931C. Cervelli, E. D'Adamio, A. Capponi and G. Zizzo
Solanaceae
X-Rays as a Tool for Inducing Variants of Calibrachoa 941
P. Bologna, S. Soto, M.A. Coviella, M.J. Pannunzio, G. Facciuto, A.R. Prina
and M. Borja
Post-Fertilization Barriers in Interspecific Crosses between Nierembergialinariaefolia and N. ericoides 947
S. Soto, L. Bullrich, P. Bologna, G. Facciuto and M. Borja
Tagetes
Preliminary Study of the Response of Ornamental Plants to the NaCl Case I.
Tagetes erecta L. 955
A. Escalona, J. Valverde, C. Dos Santos Coutinho and M.C. Salas
Analysis of Callus Development and Transient Expression in Tagetes erecta 963
P.E. Vanegas-Espinoza, V. Ramos-Viveros, L.B. Rios-Salome, J.C. Orbe-Rogel,0. Paredes-Lopez, A. Cruz-Hernandez andA.A. Del Villar-Martinez
Tulips
Effects of Different Substrates on Growth of Tulip Bulbs under RingCulture 971
K. Demir, A. Baskent andN. Halloran
Assessment of Resistance to Tulip Breaking Virus (TBV) in the TulipCollections ofthe Botanical Garden of Vilnius^University 977
R. Juodkaite, S. Dapkuniene, A. Skridaila, G. Stukeniene, A. Baliuniene,
O. Motiejunaite, J.R. Naujalis, M. Navalinskiene andM. Samuitiene
Viola
Methodology for Assessing the Quality Standard of Viola * wittrockiana 987
J.R. Motos, R.S. Dias, J.M. Mirds Avalos andE. Vidal Vazquez
Landscape and Urban Horticulture
Biodegradable Mulch Effectiveness under Different Conditions ofWater
and Weed Management 995
G. Amoroso, P. Frangi, R. Piatti, M. Faoro, L. Martinetti and A. Fini
Pixel-Based Classification ofHigh-Resolution Satellite Images for Crop-Shelter Coverage Recognition 1003
C. Arcidiacono andS.M.C. Porto
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A Set of Landscape Indicators to Describe Environmental Impacts of Crop-Shelter Coverage 1011
C. Arcidiacono andS.M.C. Porto
The Evolution of a University Trial Garden from Flower Trialing to New
Crop Introduction, Distribution and Marketing 1019
A.M. Armitage
The Landscape Industry and Practice in Ghana 1023
J.B.K. Asiedu, J.N. Buah andJ.E. Blankson
Selection of Groundcovers for Low-Input Landscapes in TemperateMediterranean Climates 1033
N. C. Bell, J. Owen andJ. Altland
Establishment of Vegetation in Sealed and High-Frequented Urban Areas 1041
D. Brohm, N. Domurath andF.-G. Schroder
Home Gardens: an Intervention for Improved Health and Nutrition in
Selected States of India 1049
M.L. Chadha, R.-Y. Yang, S.K. Sain, C. Triveni, R. Pal, M. Ravishankar and
T.R. Ghai
Response of Eucalyptus camaldulensis Dehnh. to Different Salt Affected
Soils 1057
S. Cha-vm and C. Kirdmanee
Improved Design of an Automatic Irrigation Tray System for Outdoor
Nurseries 1065
C. Cunill, R. Cdceres, L. Nan>dez, J. Casadesus and O. Mar/a
Sound Pollution Level Reduction in Cluj-Napoca Parks by Introduction of
New Constructive Elements in the General Concept of Landscape Design 1073
A.F. Dumitras, P. Pop-Boanca, S. Bors-Oprisa, A. Damian, I. Oroian and
R. Nistor
Life Quality Improvement in Romania's Cities by Transformation of
Vicinity Forests in Forest-Parks with Minimum Interventions upon the
Natural Environment 1081
A.F. Dumitras, P. Pop-Boanca, A. Damian, S. Bors-Oprisa, D. Clapa,V. Singureanii, G. Mazare and G. Sabo
Studies Regarding the Behavior of Some Ornamental Plants in LargeParking Lots 1089
M Dumitrascu, C. Manescu, R. Gala andF. Stanicd
Breeding Australian Native Plants for a Changing Climate 1093
D. Growns and M. Webb
Urban Farming and Gardening Taking Roots in Inner Cities 1097
S. Git, K.B. Paul, K. Nixon andM. Duschack
Evaluation of Ornamental Plants as Metals Bioaccumulatorsin Urban Low Contaminated Soils 1109
F. Lurcher, W. Gaino, M. Devecchi and F. Ajmone-Marsan
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The Effect of Grape Marc Compost on Pot Culture of Selected WoodyOrnamental SpeciesR. Madjar, V. Davidescu, M. Dumitrascu, C. Manescu and A, Peticila
Survey of Container Nursery Irrigation in Catalonia (Spain)0. Mar/a, R. Cdceres, L, Lujdn, L. Narvdez and C. Cunill
Worldwide Invasion Pathways ofthe South American Eichhornia crassipesP. Parolin, B. Rudolph, S. Bartel, C. Bresch and C. Poncet
A Study of the Species Diversity of Landscape Trees on Three University
Campuses from Inner MongoliaChen Qing
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