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OverviewPrinciples 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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: C R Adams , M P EarlyPublisher: 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: 9780750660884ISBN 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  Table of ContentsPreface; 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;IndexReviewsAbout 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 Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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