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Author:   Laurie Brown
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Edition:   3rd edition
Weight:   0.790kg
ISBN:  

9781138437401

ISBN 10:   1138437409
Pages:   340
Publication Date:   07 July 2017
Audience:   College/higher education ,  General/trade ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Part 1 Plant science; Chapter 1 Plant Kingdom; Chapter 2 Seed Propagation (Viability and Vigour); Chapter 3 Propagation; Chapter 4 Weed – Biology and Control; Chapter 5 The Leaf and Photosynthesis; Chapter 6 Respiration and storage; Chapter 7 Plant Water; Chapter 8 Water Transportation Pathways and Processes; Chapter 9 Flower Structure; Part 2 Soil Science; Chapter 10 Soil Formation and Texture; Chapter 11 Soil Structure and Profiles; Chapter 12 Soil Water; Chapter 13 Measuring Soil pH; Chapter 14 Raising Soil pH; Chapter 15 Lowering Soil pH (Increasing Soil Acidity); Chapter 16 Soil Organisms and Composting; Chapter 17 Soil Organic Matter; Chapter 18 Plant Nutrition; Chapter 19 Fertilizers; Part 3 Pest and Disease; Chapter 20 Fungi; Chapter 21 Insects and Mites; Chapter 22 Nematodes; Chapter 23 Biological Control;

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'This is the book I have been waiting for. It is superb, an excellent resource for teachers and lecturers alike.' Doug Stewart, Bishop Burton College, U.K. 'It gives an excellent application of theoretical learning through practical activity...Very suitable for students following independent learning programmes.' Steve Hewitt, National Agricultural Centre 'Easy to read and very relevant to National Certificate, BTEC, and RHS courses.' Nigel White, Lecturer, Moulton College, U.K. 'There is really no other book which covers this topic as clearly as this book' Ian Merrick, Oaklands College

'This is the book I have been waiting for. It is superb, an excellent resource for teachers and lecturers alike.' Doug Stewart, Bishop Burton College, U.K. 'It gives an excellent application of theoretical learning through practical activity...Very suitable for students following independent learning programmes.' Steve Hewitt, National Agricultural Centre 'Easy to read and very relevant to National Certificate, BTEC, and RHS courses.' Nigel White, Lecturer, Moulton College, U.K. 'There is really no other book which covers this topic as clearly as this book' Ian Merrick, Oaklands College

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