Adams and Early (2004) - Principles of Horticulture - 4th Edition

Title : Principles of Horticulture - 4th Edition
Authors : Charles R. Adams and Michael P. Early
Publisher : A Butterworth-Heinemann Title; 4 edition (12 May 2004)
Pages : 249 pages
Language : English
ISBN-10 : 0750660880
ISBN-13 : 978-0750660884

Description :
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.

* The leading introductory horticulture text for 20 years
* Many photographs now in colour for the first time
* Includes a brand new chapter on climate and microclimate


Content :
1. Horticulture in context
2. Climate and microclimate
3. Classification and naming
4. Plant organization
5. Water and minerals in the plant
6. Plant growth
7. Plant development
8. Genetics and plant breeding
9. Weeds
10. Horticultural pests
11. Fungi, bacteria and viruses
12. Control measures
13. Soil as a growing medium
14. Soil water
15. Soil organic matter
16. Plant nutrition
17. Alternatives to growing in the soil

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