In recent years ornamental crops became very economically important
horticultural branch. In order to meet the ever increasing demand for export and
internal consumption, it is imperative that production technology of ornamental
crops has to be modernized. For a modern and industrialized horticulture there
is always a demand and necessity for new varieties. Mutation breeding is now an
established method for crop improvement. The book has described how mutation
breeding technique can be successfully utilised in floriculture trade for
evolving new varieties in different ornamental crops. The book covers both
applied and basic aspects of mutation in general and vegetatively propagated
ornamentals in particular. The book presents practical