Laurie Brown

Applied Principles of Horticultural Science

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Suitable for students of horticulture, this book teaches the theory of horticultural science as well as the practice of horticulture itself. It is divided into three sections - Plant science, Soil science, Pest and disease. Each section contains a number of chapters relating to a major principle of applied horticulture.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis
• Artikelnr. des Verlages: Y129321
• 3. Aufl.
• Seitenzahl: 340
• Erscheinungstermin: 15. August 2008
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 280mm x 212mm x 18mm
• Gewicht: 934g
• ISBN-13: 9780750687027
• ISBN-10: 0750687029
• Artikelnr.: 23603241

Autorenporträt

Laurie Brown

Inhaltsangabe

Plant Science:
Plant kingdom: classification and nomenclature.
Seed propagation (viability and vigour).
Propagation.
Weed-biology and control.
The leaf and photosynthesis.
Respiration and storage.
Plant water.
Water transportation pathways and processes.
Flower structure.

Soil Science:
Soil formation and texture.
Soil structure and profiles.
Soil water.
Measuring soil pH.
Raising soil pH.
Lowering soil pH (increasing soil acidity).
Soil organisms and composting.
Soil organic matter.
Plant nutrition.
Fertilizers.

Pest and Disease:
Fungi.
Insects and mites.
Nematodes.
Biological control.

Index

Rezensionen

'This is the book I have been waiting for. It is superb, an excellent resource for teachers and lecturers alike.'
Doug Stewart, Bishop Burton College, U.K.

'It gives an excellent application of theoretical learning through practical activity...Very suitable for students following independent learning programmes.'
Steve Hewitt, National Agricultural Centre

'Easy to read and very relevant to National Certificate, BTEC, and RHS courses.'
Nigel White, Lecturer, Moulton College, U.K.

'There is really no other book which covers this topic as clearly as this book'
Ian Merrick, Oaklands College