Articles
NEW ORNAMENTAL CROPS IN SOUTH AFRICA
Article number
397_5
Pages
71 – 84
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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.
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.
Authors
P.J. Jansen van Vuuren
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