About the Main Authors

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. About the Main Authors v
3. Explanation and Remarks on Publishing vii
4. Brief Introduction to the Book x
5. FOREWORD xii
6. PREFACE xiv
7. Abbreviation of Chinese Botanical Garden Names xvii
8. CONTENTS xxi
9. 1. Botanical Garden and Botanical Garden Science, PHYTOHORTOLOGY 1
10. 2. The History of Botanical Gardens 10
11. 3. Ex-situ Conservation in Botanical Gardens 23
12. 4. Plant Introduction and Acclimatization in Botanical Gardens 62
13. 5. The Greenhouse System in Botanical Gardens 163
14. 6. Education in Botanical Gardens 223
15. 7. Landscape Planning, Design and Architecture in Botanical Gardens 251
16. 8. The Operation and Administration of Botanical Gardens 309
17. 9. Major Botanical Gardens in China 327
18. 10. Characteristics and Review of World Famous Botanical Gardens 421
19. 11. Major Botanical Gardens All Over the World 512
20. Index of Major Chinese Botanical Gardens 788
21. Index of Major Botanical Gardens in the World 790
22. Index of Latin Names 795