Introduction to horticultural science

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Arteca, Richard N. , 1950- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Clifton Park, NY : Thomson/Delmar Learning , c2006
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245 1 0 |a Introduction to horticultural science   |c Richard N. Arteca 
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300 |a xxi, 514 p. :   |b ill., maps ;   |c 29 cm. 
504 |a Includes bibliographical references and index 
505 0 0 |a 1. The green plant, what an organism! -- 2. Origins of agriculture and the 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 their environment -- 10. Plant growth regulators -- 11. Postharvest physiology -- 12. Pest management -- 13. Plant biotechnology and genetically modified organisms: an overview -- 14. Greenhouse structures -- 15. Growing crops in the greenhouse -- 16. Nursery site selection, development, and facilities -- 17. Producing nursery crops -- 18. Floral design -- 19. Interiorscaping -- 20. Desgning landscapes -- 21. Installing landscapes -- 22. Landscape maintenance -- 23. Warm- and cool season turfgrass selection, setablishment, care, and maintenance -- 24. Olericulture -- 25. Pomology: fruit and nut production 
650 0 |a Horticulture 
999 |a 1000112892   |b Book   |c OPEN SHELF (30 DAYS)   |e Gong Badak Campus