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AG0249
James Hutchinson, Knoxfield
April, 1995

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There is a growing interest in the use of tissue culture techniques for the micro propagation of horticultural species. Numerous books have been published on plant tissue culture. Detailed below are some that are concerned either exclusively with micro propagation, give a general introduction to plant tissue culture, or contain reviews on various relevant subjects.

Some of the books will be found in government or university libraries while others are not readily available. For these reasons, details of where they can be obtained are provided together with some comments of their relevance and contents. The year of publication is provided in brackets at the end of the Comments section. No details of price are included as this may change with time.
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Tissue Culture for Plant Propagators
R.A. de Fossard
University of New England
Department of Continuing Education The University of New England ARMIDALE NSW 2351
An excellent introduction to the use of plant tissue culture for propagation. Details methods for media preparation and lists case histories for a range of species (1976).
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0-85834-118-2

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Symposium on Tissue Culture for Horticultural Purposes
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International Society for Horticultural Science
DA Information Services
648 Whitehorse Road
MITCHAM VIC 3132
Proceedings of a conference held in 1977 devoted to various aspects of the tissue culture of horticultural species. Published as a volume in Acta Horticulture (No. 78, 1977).
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Plant Tissue Culture Propagation
R. A. de Fossard
Filmfiche Corp.
Xarma Pty Ltd
PO Box 37
EAGLE HEIGHTS QLD 4271
A do-it-yourself tissue culture manual available as a book or as a book and slide set illustrating many of the issues discussed (1981).
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0-949801-003

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Cloning Agricultural Plants via In Vitro Techniques
B. V. Conger
CRC Press
DA Information Services
648 Whitehorse Road
MITCHAM VIC 3132
An advanced text with reviews on ornamental and tree species, fruit, vegetable and agronomic crops. Contains an extensive list of species, media and references (1981).
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0-8493-5797-7

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Experiments in Plant Tissue Culture J.H.Dodds and L.W. Roberts Cambridge University Press
Cambridge University Press
105 Stamford Road
OAKLEIGH VIC 3166
An introductory book designed as a text-book/laboratory manual for undergraduate students. Contains sections on the history of plant tissue culture, sterile techniques and culture media, then details various techniques such as culture of callus, meristems, anthers and roots (1982).
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0-521 -29965-9

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    Plant Cell and Tissue Culture: A Laboratory Manual
    J. Reinert and M.M. Yoeman
    Springer-Verlag
    DA Information Services
    648 Whitehorse Road
    MITCHAM VIC 3132
    An introductory text describing simple and complex tissue culture experiments, ranging from callus initiation, protoplast fusion to shoot tip culture (1982).
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    3-540-11316-9
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      Application of Plant Cell and Tissue Culture to Agriculture and Industry D.T. Tomes, B.E. Ellis, P.M. Harney, K.J. Kasha and R.L. Peterson
      The University of Guelph
      Campus Co-op Bookstore
      Physical Science Complex University of Guelph
      GUELPH Ontario N1G 2W1 CANADA
      This book is based on a series of lectures reviewing a range of topics relevant to agriculture including micro propagation of deciduous fruit trees and herbaceous horticultural species plus the use of in vitro techniques for plant breeding (1982).
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        Plants from Test Tubes: An Introduction to Micro propagation
        L. Kyte
        Timber Press
        P O Box 163, BEAVERTON
        Oregon 97075 USA
        An introductory text written for people without a background in science. Details methods for preparing media, plants and lists case histories for a range of species (1983).
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        0-917304-50-0
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        Tissue Culture as a Plant Propagation System for Horticultural Crops
        R.H. Zimmerman et al.
        Martinus Nijhoff Publishers
        DA Information Services
        648 Whitehorse Road
        MITCHAM VIC 3132
        Proceedings of a conference. Contains reviews on the genetic stability of tissue cultured plants, pathogen
        detection and elimination, economics of production and laboratory design and large scale production (1986).
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        90-247-3378-2

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        Cell and Tissue Culture in Forestry
        J.M. Bonga and D.J. Durzan
        Martinus Nijhoff/Dr W. Junk
        DA Information Services
        648 Whitehorse Road
        MITCHAM VIC 3132
        An advanced text in three volumes that reviews all aspects of the tissue culture of forest trees, including chapters on techniques, eucalypts and palms (1987).
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        90-247-3432-0
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          In Vitro Culture of Higher Plants
          R.L.M. Pierik
          Martinus Nijhoff Publishers
          DA Information Services
          648 Whitehorse Road
          MITCHAM VIC 3132
          A particularly valuable reference book that contains information about problem solving and methodology. Much of the information is from the authors laboratory and is not in other publications. Has an extensive reference list (1987).
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          90-247-3531-9

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          Plant Culture Media, Volume 1, Formulations and Uses
          E.F. George, D.J.M. Puttock and H.J. George
          Exegetics Ltd
          Exegetics Ltd, Edington
          WESTBURY, Wilts BAI3 4QG, UK
          A data base of over 2 000 plant tissue culture media. Divided into species, media suitable for various stages and a comparison of media for related species (1987).
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          0-9509325-2-3
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            Plant Culture Media, Volume 2, Commentary and Analysis
            E.F. George, D.J.M. Puttock and H.J. George
            Exegetics Ltd
            Exegetics Ltd Edington
            WESTBURY, Wilts BAI3 4QG, UK
            A companion book to Volume 1. Contains two computer programs that are useful for devising new media formulations (1989).
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            0-9509325-3- 1
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              Micropropagation
              R.A. de Fossard
              Xarma Pty Ltd
              Xarma Pty Ltd
              PO Box 37, EAGLE HEIGHTS
              QLD 4271
              A complementary text to Tissue Culture for Plant Propagators and Plant Tissue Culture Propagation by the same author. Concentrates on economic analysis of micropropagation (l990).
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              0-7316-7942-3
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                Micropropagation: Technology and Application
                P.C. Debergh and R.H. Zimmerman
                Kluwer Academic Publishers
                DA Information Services
                648 Whitehorse Road
                MITCHAM VIC 3132
                A most useful text. Contains a series of reviews describing the general principles of micropropagation, laboratory design, frequently encountered problems (including contamination, hyperhydration and acclimatisation), economics and marketing and presentations on micropropagation of various groups of plants and developments in various countries (1991).
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                0-7923-0819-0
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                  Plant Propagation by Tissue Culture
                  E.F. George
                  Exegetics Ltd
                  Exegetics Ltd Edington
                  WESTBURY WILTS BA13 4QG UK
                  A comprehensive text detailing all the current methods of micro-propagation, the influence of environmental factors on growth and morphogenesis. Contains information on pathogen control and disease indexing procedures and tissue culture storage of plant material. Has an extensive list of plant species in culture and of various media used (1993).
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                  0-9509325-4-X
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                    Plant Cell and Tissue Culture
                    I.K. Vasil and T.A. Thorpe
                    DA Information Services
                    648 Whitehorse Road
                    MITCHAM VIC 3132
                    An advanced text covering the methodology and applications of plant tissue culture. While only a small portion is devoted to micro propagation, the text provides the reader with comprehensive mini-reviews on a range of topics (1994).
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                    0-7923-2493-4
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                      Plant Cell, Tissue and Organ Culture
                      O.L. Gamborg and G.C. Phillips
                      Springer-Verlag
                      DA Information Services
                      648 Whitehorse Road
                      MITCHAM VIC 3132
                      An intermediate level text describing a broad range of tissue culture methods. Topics covered include: micropropagation, media preparation, aseptic technique plus information on regeneration, anther and protoplast culture, and gene transfer (1995).
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                      3-540-58068-9
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                        Physiology, Growth and Development of Plants in Culture
                        P.J. Lumsden, J.R. Nicoloas and W.J. Davies
                        Kluwer Academic Publishers
                        DA Information Services
                        648 Whitehorse Road
                        MITCHAM VIC 3132
                        An advanced text about the physiology and biochemistry of plants in tissue culture. Topics reviewed include root initiation and growth, acclimatisation, rejuvenation, contamination and the gaseous environment (1994).
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                        0-7923-2516-8

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