Introduction to Horticulture Science is the only text of its kind to appropriately cover this subject matter in sufficient detail to be used as a college textbook for a horticultural science class. It provides an excellent survey of all aspects of this area and presents cutting edge research at a level which is understandable to the undergraduate population. This text introduces students to fundamental concepts including an introduction to the green plant; the origin and domestication of plants; the horticulture industry; and the fundamental steps leading to success in a horticulture career. The relationship between horticulture and the environment is discussed in addition to the classification of plants and plant anatomy. Also included is information on plant propagation; media, nutrients and fertilizers; plants and the environment; plant growth regulators; post harvest physiology and pest management; and it concludes with a comprehensive discussion of greenhouse structures; nursery site selection; development and facilities; producing nursery crops; and floral design.
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Chapter 1: The Green Plant, What an Organism! Chapter 2: Origin and Domestication of Plants Chapter 3: The Horticulture Industry: An Important Part of Agriculture Chapter 4: Fundamental Steps Leading to Success in a Horticulture Career Chapter 5: The Relationship between Horticulture and the Environment Chapter 6: Classification of Plants and Plant Anatomy Chapter 7: Plant Propagation Chapter 8: Media, Nutrients and Fertilizers Chapter 9: Plants and Environment Chapter 10: Plant Growth Regulators Chapter 11: Post Harvest Physiology Chapter 12: Pest Management Chapter 13: Plant Biotechnology and Genetically Modified Organisms: An Overview Chapter 14: Greenhouse Structures Chapter 15: Growing Crops in the Greenhouse Chapter 16: Nursery Site Selection, Development and Facilities Chapter 17: Producing Nursery Crops Chapter 18: Floral Design
Introduction to Horticulture Science is the only text of its kind to appropriately cover this subject matter in sufficient detail to be used as a college textbook for a horticultural science class. It provides an excellent survey of all aspects of this area and presents cutting edge research at a level which is understandable to the undergraduate population. This text introduces students to fundamental concepts including an introduction to the green plant; the origin and domestication of plants; the horticulture industry; and the fundamental steps leading to success in a horticulture career. The relationship between horticulture and the environment is discussed in addition to the classification of plants and plant anatomy. Also included is information on plant propagation; media, nutrients and fertilizers; plants and the environment; plant growth regulators; post harvest physiology and pest management; and it concludes with a comprehensive discussion of greenhouse structures; nursery site selection; development and facilities; producing nursery crops; and floral design.
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Illustrated Boards. Condición: Near Fine. No Jacket. First Edition. College level text book for introductory courses in horticulture. 514pp with index, illustrated with black and white drawings and phootographs. Slight fingermarking to boards, otherwise near fine copy with no inscriptions. HEAVY BOOK, additional postage required for 1st class or overseas shipping. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Book. Nº de ref. del artículo: 011834
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