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Co n te n ts A c k n o w l e d g e m e n t .. .... .... .... ... .... .... ... .... .... .... ... .... .... . 5 P r ef a c e . .. . . .. . .. . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . .. . . .. 7 Foreword.......................................................................9 Getting familiar with the book.........................................10 Introducti on......... .......................................................11 Why palms are becoming so popular........................................12 Propagation of palms through seed germination.................14 Collection and viability of palm seeds.........................................15 Viability of palm seeds...........................................................16 Water proof labeling.................................................................17 Cleaning of palm seeds..............................................................18 Pre-treatment for better germination.................................19 Process of germination.....................................................20 Preparation of seed beds...................................................22 Germinating media.............................................................23 Protection of seeds during germination process..............24 Palm seeds requiring special germinating conditions.......25 Germinating conditions.....................................................26 Process of excavating seedlings for potting........................27 Propagation by division...................................................28 Type of potting mix for seedlings.........................................29 Fertilizing young palm seedlings.......................................30 Selection of pots or bags for potting palm seedlings.........32 Positioning of palm seedlings as per shade or sun requirements.....33 Transplantation of palms...................................................35 A-Z Palm description with Images and pronounciation...............41 Glossary..............................................................................124 Categorisation of palms......................................................129
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