Introduction to Horticultural Science - Hardcover

Arteca, Richard N.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1111312796 ISBN 13: 9781111312794

Publisher: Cengage Learning, 2014

Synopsis

Designed to provide readers with a full appreciation of the wonderful world of horticultural science, the Second Edition of INTRODUCTION TO HORTICULTURAL SCIENCE covers everything the reader needs to know in a comprehensive format that is easy to understand. Coverage includes critical topics such as fundamental concepts, cutting edge research, careers in horticulture, the relationship between horticulture and the environment, classification of plants, and plant anatomy. Readers are also introduced to key concepts such as plant propagation, media, nutrients and fertilizers, plants and the environment, plant growth regulators, post harvest physiology and pest management, greenhouse structures, nursery site selection, development and facilities, producing nursery crops, and floral design. Through enhanced visual aids and the inclusion of recent trends in the field, the second edition has been designed to peak reader interest and improve reader understanding.

About this title

About the Author:

Dr. Richard Arteca holds a B.S. in Horticulture and an M.S. in Plant Science from Utah State University, and a Ph.D. in Horticulture from Washington State University. He is Professor of Horticulture at The Pennsylvania State University. In addition to teaching, he has authored and contributed to several books on horticulture science.

Review:

1. The Green Plant, What an Organism. 2. Origin and Domestication of Plants. 3. The Horticulture Industry: An Important Part of Agriculture. 4. Fundamental Steps Leading to Success in a Horticulture Career. 5. The Relationship between Horticulture and the Environment. 6. Classification of Plants and Plant Anatomy. 7. Plant Propagation. 8. Media, Nutrients and Fertilizers. 9. Plants and Environment. 10. Plant Growth Regulators. 11. Post Harvest Physiology. 12. Pest Management. 13. Plant Biotechnology and Genetically Modified Organisms: An Overview. 14. Greenhouse Structures. 15. Growing Crops in the Greenhouse. 16. Producing Nursery Crops. 17. Factors to Consider in Establishing Horticultural Operations. 18. Floral Design. 19. Interiorscaping. 20. Designing Landscapes. 21. Installing Landscapes. 22. Landscape Maintenance. 23. Warm- and Cool Season Turfgrass. 24. Olericulture. 25. Pomology: Fruit and Nut Production. 26. Organic Agriculture. 27. Hydroponics.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1111312796
• ISBN 13: 9781111312794
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 576