Horticulture: Years of Horticulture; Ch 2: Classification of Plants; Ch 3: Propagation and Breeding; Ch 4: Cultural Requirements; Ch 5: Ecologyy and Pest Management; Ch 6: Commerical Horticulture; Ch 7: Garden Design; Ch 8: Horticultural Professions; Glos

This book explores the wide-ranging realm of horticulture. Presenting lucidly written information on conventional, organic, and sustainable methods, author Gail Lang, Ph.D., covers such topics as the geographical origins of plants, as well as their identification, classification, physiology, breeding, and propagation. She also introduces discussions of plant cultural requirements, soil classification, soil fertility, irrigation, ecology and pest control, garden design, and harvest and post-harvest activities. Students will also learn about career opportunities in horticulture. "This book explores the wide-ranging realm of horticulture. Presenting lucidly written information on conventional, organic, and sustainable methods, Horticulture covers such topics as the geographical origins of plants, as well as their identification, classification, physiology, breeding, and propagation. This book introduces discussions of plant cultural requirements, soil classification, soil fertility, irrigation, ecology and pest control, garden design, and harvest and post-harvest activities. Students will also learn about career opportunities in horticulture."--Publisher's website

the Colorful World Of Horticulture Is Explored In This Volume In The Green World Series. Topics Covered Include The Geographical Origins Of Edible Horticultural Plants As Well As Plant Identification And Classification, Physiology, Breeding, Propagation, Soil Classification And Fertility, Irrigation, Ecology And Pest Control, And Garden Design. Conventional, Organic, And Sustainable Horticultural Methods Are Described To Provide The Reader With A Comprehensive Understanding Of The Field.

Explores the wide-ranging realm of horticulture. Presenting information on conventional, organic, and sustainable methods, this work covers such topics as the geographical origins of plants, as well as their identification, classification, physiology, breeding, and propagation.