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Tropical Foliage Plant Development: Breeding Techniques for Anthurium and Spathiphyllum
, Jianjun Chen, andTerri Mellich
Agriculture
Abstract
Anthurium and Spathiphyllum are popular tropical ornamental plants. They have lush leaves and exotic flowers and are prized for interior decoration in both residential and public settings.
About this Publication
This document is ENH1102, one of a series of the UF/IFAS Department of Environmental Horticulture. Original publication date June 2008. Visit the Ask IFAS website at https://ask.ifas.ufl.edu/ for the currently supported version of this publication.
How to Cite
Henny, R. J., Chen, J., & Mellich, T. A. (2008). Tropical Foliage Plant Development: Breeding Techniques for Anthurium and Spathiphyllum. EDIS, 2008(5). https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-ep366-2008
Authors
Richard Henny
professor emeritus, Department of Environmental Horticulture, UF/IFAS Mid-Florida Research and Education Center
Jianjun Chen
Specialist
University of Florida
professor, plant physiology, Department of Horticultural Sciences, UF/IFAS Mid-Florida Research and Education Center
Terri Mellich
staff
University of Florida
biologist, UF/IFAS Mid-Florida Research and Education Center