Principles of Horticulture

Author:   Charles Adams ,  etc. ,  K. M. Bamford ,  M. P. Early
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Edition:   3rd Revised edition
ISBN:  

9780750640435


Pages:   224
Publication Date:   31 May 1998
Format:   Paperback
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Principles of Horticulture provides a comprehensive guide to the scientific rules determining the successful growing of plants. This valuable book covers the commercial cultivation of flowers, fruits and vegetables, landscape plantings and the individual garden. Unlike most horticultural texts, the level is suitable for a broad range of readers. The authors have a highly readable style and only a basic scientific education is assumed. The content has also been structured to meet the needs of a wide range of courses, specifically for the Royal Horticultural Society General Examination, the National Certificate in Horticulture, the BTEC National Diploma and the GNVQ Land & Environment. It also supports plant science and related modules for A-level Biology, and provides an introduction for HNC/D students. The new case studies will further enhance the usefulness of this book in independent study and as a college text.

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Author:   Charles Adams ,  etc. ,  K. M. Bamford ,  M. P. Early
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd
Edition:   3rd Revised edition
Dimensions:   Width: 19.00cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 24.50cm
Weight:   0.465kg
ISBN:  

9780750640435


ISBN 10:   075064043
Pages:   224
Publication Date:   31 May 1998
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Awaiting stock   Availability explained

Table of Contents

Preface; putting horticulture in context; plant classification and naming; plant organisation; water and minerals in the plant; plant growth; plant development; genetics and plant breeding; weeds; large pests; small pests, soil organisms and bees; fungi, bacteria and viruses; control measures; soil as a growing medium; soil water; soil organic matter; plant nutrition; alternatives to growing in the soil; Index

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'This book, currently in its third edition provides an excellent introduction to the principles of commercial and leisure horticulture...it covers a lot of ground in an easy and informative style', Crop Protection Review of the second edition: 'The arrival of [the] second edition is certain to meet renewed acclaim from all quarters. The authors deserve our admiration and congratulation on their fine achievement.' The Horticulturist 'The leading introduction to commercial and leisure horticulture for 14 years.' Publishing News 'Excellent coverage of the topic' Dr Owen Doyle, Lecturer, University College Dublin


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