Principles of Horticulture
Author:   C R Adams ,  M P Early
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Edition:   4th Revised edition
ISBN:  

9780750660884


Pages:   240
Publication Date:   12 May 2004
Format:   Paperback
Availability:   Awaiting stock   Availability explained


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Principles of Horticulture is an excellent introduction to a wide range of aspects of commercial and leisure horticulture. Written in a highly accessible and readable style, this book has already proved invaluable to a broad selection of readers, particularly students on horticulture courses and keen amateur gardeners. It also provides a handy basic reference for professionals.

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Author:   C R Adams ,  M P Early
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd
Edition:   4th Revised edition
Dimensions:   Width: 18.90cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 24.60cm
Weight:   0.567kg
ISBN:  

9780750660884


ISBN 10:   0750660880
Pages:   240
Publication Date:   12 May 2004
Audience:   College/higher education ,  General/trade ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Awaiting stock   Availability explained

Table of Contents

Preface; Putting horticulture in context; Climate and microclimate; Plant classification and naming; Plant organisation; Water and minerals in the plant; Plant growth; Plant development; Genetics and plant breeding; Weeds; Horticultural 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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About the 3rd edition: '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 About the 2nd 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


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