Principles of HorticulturePrinciples of Horticulture, Second Edition covers the various topics concerning plant cultivation for agricultural use. The book is comprised of 17 chapters that tackle the various areas of concerns in horticulture. The coverage of the text includes the nurturing aspects of horticulture, including growth and development, genetics and breeding, and nutrition. The book also covers the various threats and problems encountered by horticulturists, such as pests, weeds, and harmful microorganisms. The text will be of great use to researchers and practitioners of plant-related fields, such as botany, agriculture, and particularly horticulture. |
Contents
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Chapter 4 Water and Minerals in the Plant | 17 |
Chapter 5 Plant Growth | 23 |
Chapter 6 Plant Development | 30 |
Chapter 7 Genetics and Plant Breeding | 46 |
Chpter 8 Weeds | 52 |
Chapter 11 Fungi Bacteria and Viruses | 92 |
Chapter 12 Control Measures | 108 |
Chapter 13 Soil as a Growing Medium | 124 |
Chapter 14 Soil Water | 142 |
Chapter 15 Soil Organic Matter | 156 |
Chapter 16 Plant Nutrition | 168 |
Chapter 17 Alternatives to Growing in the Soil | 183 |
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