Hartmann's Plant Science : Growth, Development, and Utilization of Cultivated Plants

McMahon, Margaret, Kofranek, Anton M., Rubatzky, Vincent E.

ISBN 10: 0131140752 / ISBN 13: 9780131140752

Published by Pearson Education, Limited, 2006

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Hartmann's Plant Science : Growth, Development, and Utilization of Cultivated Plants
• Publisher: Pearson Education, Limited
• Publication Date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0131140752
• ISBN 13: 9780131140752
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 4th Edition
• Condition: Good
• Weight: 3.289 pounds

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Synopsis

Written by some of the most respected innovators in the field, this comprehensive text takes an in-depth look at the environmental, cultural and social factors that influence how plants are grown and used worldwide. The newest edition cites the most recent statistics, production methods and issues concerning the production and utilization of plants. It offers several web-based resources including a free companion website with practice questions andonline crop fact sheets that give information at a local level. Along with information on climate and environment, it also explores plants’ tremendous economic impact in both developed and developing nations.  Introduces the basics of plant science including the ecosystem; climate; managing soil, water and fertility; and pest management.  Examines plant structure, chemistry, growth and development; genetics and biodiversity and their relationship to crop growing and utilization systems. Covers multiple crop types and growth settings including nursery, landscape and greenhouse. Also discusses how crops are preserved, transported and marketed. For anyone interested in how plants are cultivated and utilized.

 

 

From the Back Cover

Hartmann's Plant Science: Growth, Development, and Utilization of Cultivated Plants, 3rd edition, is designed for introductory courses in Plant Science, and Horticulture found in departments of agriculture or biology. It offers a comprehensive introduction to plant science using a scientific and substantive approach to present the fundamentals of botany, plant physiology, and environmental factors affecting plant growth as well as the integration of these topics into strategies of producing plants for human use as food, fiber and recreation.

Some of the features of this text include:

• Photos and illustrations to highlight and reinforce the information presented in the text
• Chapter objectives, key terms, and study questions to help students focus on and review the important concepts in each chapter
• Updated information on the methods and issues related to the production and utilization of plants
• Lists of web resources that provide the latest statistics, data, and developments in crop production
• A free companion website with practice questions to provide additional review material