After reading the chapter, you should be able to:

• Identify the environmental factors affecting propagation
• Describe the physical structures for managing the propagation environment
• Describe the containers for propagating and growing young liner pots
• Discuss the management of media and nutrients in propagation and liner production
• Discuss the management of microclimatic conditions in propagation and liner production
• Discuss the management of biotic factors—pathogens and pests—in plant propagation
• Explain the post-propagation care of liners