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
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • 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