The demand for olive oil is expected to increase to 3 million tons annually over the next decade. In this manual, a historical overview of the traditional techniques for propagating olives is followed by a description of widely used modern nursery procedures. Writing for students, technicians, and farmers, the authors four plant biologists and researchers based in Italy and Australia provide information on seed germination, the rooting of cuttings, grafting, micropropagation, and the advantages and disadvantages of each procedure. Illustrated in color and b&w. Distributed in the US by Antipodes Books and Beyond. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)