What is Plant Breeding?

It is a science that helps horticulturists and plant enthusiasts to breed new varieties of plants.

Why is Plant Breeding so important?

To create new varieties that give higher yield, have longer life span, resistant to pests and insects. To create new colours and flowering at different times of the year.

How is this breeding carried out?

This is an art of selecting and crossing plants with desired traits that the breeder requires to be developed.

It can be carried by various natural and induced methods.

This is a technique that has assisted many breeders, gardeners to create new varieties of shrubs.

Paul Gooderham is one of the leading horticulturists and breeder in UK who is available to work with professionals and enthusiasts with all aspects of plant breeding and other related services.