Bougainvillea is a highly significant crop in the field of floriculture due to its versatile uses. It thrives in tropical and subtropical climates, making it well-suited for cultivation in many regions. A substantial amount of research has been conducted in India on Bougainvillea, encompassing various aspects such as germplasm collection, improvement and breeding, induced mutagenesis, cytogenetics, disease management, tissue culture, and flower dehydration. This book aims to provide an exhaustive and all-inclusive documentation of the research and demonstrations carried out by Indian scientists, nurserymen, and bougainvillea enthusiasts over the past 50 years.

The primary objective of this book is to present a cohesive and concise summary of all the work done in India on bougainvillea, with a focus on recent advancements. The book delves into various aspects, including the history, primary species and varieties, origin, horto-taxonomic characteristics, nursery culture, techniques for cultivating new varieties, cytogenetics, characterization methods, post-harvest management, in vitro propagation, and flower dehydration.

This book will be invaluable not only to researchers but also to horticulturists, nurserymen, amateur growers, enthusiasts, city and industrial planners. It will aid in devising future research strategies for bougainvillea and serve as a valuable resource for upcoming research endeavors in this field.

1. Introduction 2. Early History 3. Systematic Position and Elemental Species 4. Bougainvillea Species, Cultivars and Elemental Species 5. Germplasm 6. Agro-Technology (Propagation) 7. Pests and Disease 8. Usage and Potential 9. Hortorium Taxonomy 10. Horto-Taxonomical Description 11. Origin of Cultivars 12. Genetic Relationships Using Rapd Markers 13. Cytogenetical Studies 14. Crop Improvement 15. Analysis of Mutants 16. Tissue Culture 17. Post Harvest Management 18. Development of New Varieties 19. Registration and Patenting of New Varieties 20. Bougainvillea – For Dry Flower Industry