Introduction to Horticultural Science

Introduction to Horticultural Science is the only text of its kind to appropriately cover this subject matter in sufficient detail to be used as a college textbook for a horticultural science class. This comprehensive text provides students with a full appreciation of the wonderful world of horticultural science, and presents the fundamental steps leading to success in a horticulture career. Topics range from the introduction of the green plant, the horticulture industry as an important part of agriculture, the classification of plants and plant anatomy, and plant propagation, to green house structures, nursery site section, and floral design. Special features of the text include Chapter Objectives, Key Terms lists in every chapter, a comprehensive glossary, study questions at the end of each chapter, and instructor resource materials.

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.