The Biology of Horticulture: An Introductory Textbook, 2nd Edition

The Biology of Horticulture: An Introductory Textbook, 2nd Edition

Author: John E. Preece, Paul E. Read
ISBN: 9780471465799
Pages: 528
Format: 18 X 25
Binding: Hardback
Pub. Year: 2005

Description

This comprehensive book provides a thorough scientific foundation on the growth and care of plants common to all horticultural commodities. Continuing in the tradition of the first edition, it incorporates the principles behind the techniques described in other ''how-to'' horticulture texts. By providing readers with a thorough grounding in the science of horticulture, it successfully prepares them for more specialized studies in nursery management, floriculture, landscaping, vegetable and fruit science.

Contents

PART I: HORTICULTURAL BIOLOGY.

1. Introduction.

2. Plant Classification.

3. Plant Structure.

4. Plant Genotype.

PART II: THE AMBIENT ENVIRONMENT.

5. Light.

6. Temperature.

PART III: THE RHIZOSPHERE (ROOT ZONE).

7. Water.

8. Soils and Soil Management.

9. Mineral Nutrition.

10. Mulches.

PART IV: PLANT GROWTH SUBSTANCES.

11. Plant Hormones.

12. Chemical Control of Plant Growth.

PART V: HORTICULTURAL PRACTICES.

13. Pruning.

14. Plant Propagation.

15. Postharvest Handling

PART VI: PLANT PROBLEMS.

16. Plant Pests and Other Problems.

Appendix.

Glossary.

Index.