Ideal for any introductory course in horticulture science, the Second Edition of INTRODUCTION TO HORTICULTURAL SCIENCE covers everything you need to know in a comprehensive format that is easy to understand. With topics ranging from gene jockeying to flower arranging, this text provides you with a full appreciation of the wonderful world of horticultural science. Coverage includes critical topics such as fundamental concepts, cutting edge research, careers in horticulture, the relationship between horticulture and the environment, classification of plants, and plant anatomy. You are also introduced to key concepts such as plant propagation, media, nutrients and fertilizers, plants and the environment, plant growth regulators, post harvest physiology and pest management, greenhouse structures, nursery site selection, development and facilities, producing nursery crops, and floral design. Through enhanced visual aids and the inclusion of recent trends in the field, the second edition has been designed to peak your interest and improve your understanding.
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Introduction to Horticultural Science
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Table of contents
- Table of Contents
- Preface
- About the Author
- Ch 1: The Green Plant, What an Organism!
- Ch 2: Origin of Agriculture and the Domestication of Plants
- Ch 3: The Horticulture Industry: An Important Part of Agriculture and Available Careers
- Ch 4: The Relationship between Horticulture and the Environment
- Ch 5: Classification of Plants and Plant Anatomy
- Ch 6: Plant Propagation
- Ch 7: Media, Nutrients, and Fertilizers
- Ch 8: Plants and Their Environment
- Ch 9: Plant Growth Regulators
- Ch 10: Postharvest Physiology
- Ch 11: Pest Management
- Ch 12: Plant Biotechnology and Genetically Modified Organisms: An Overview
- Ch 13: Site Selection for Horticultural Operations
- Ch 14: Greenhouse Structures
- Ch 15: Growing Crops in the Greenhouse
- Ch 16: Nursery Crops-Development, Facilities, and Production
- Ch 17: Floral Design
- Ch 18: Interiorscaping
- Ch 19: Designing Landscapes
- Ch 20: Installing Landscapes
- Ch 21: Landscape Maintenance
- Ch 22: Warm and Cool Season Turfgrass Selection, Establishment, Care, and Maintenance
- Ch 23: Olericulture
- Ch 24: Pomology: Fruit and Nut Production
- Ch 25: Organic Agriculture
- Ch 26: Hydroponics
- Glossary
- Index
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