Principles of Horticulture - Brossura

Adams, C. R.; Early, M. P.

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0750660880 ISBN 13: 9780750660884

Casa editrice: Butterworth-Heinemann, 2004

Riassunto

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

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Recensione:

About 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

Contenuti:

Preface; 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;Index

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• Editore: Butterworth-Heinemann
• Data di pubblicazione: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0750660880
• ISBN 13: 9780750660884
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 4
• Numero di pagine: 230