M • Lisboa2010

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

Use of Endemic Plants from the Canary Islands for GardeningJ.A. Rodriguez- Perez and G. Hernandez Gonzalez

Vertical Gardening. Adaptation ofHydroponic Systems and Ornamental

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