Principles of Horticulture
(Sprache: Englisch)
Principles of Horticulture is an excellent introduction to the study of all aspects of the subject. Written in an accessible and readable style it has helped thousands of students to succeed in their examations for more than twenty five years. Readers...
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Principles of Horticulture is an excellent introduction to the study of all aspects of the subject. Written in an accessible and readable style it has helped thousands of students to succeed in their examations for more than twenty five years. Readers ranging from first time students at the beginning of their careers in horticulture through to seasoned gardeners with many years of practical experience will find it essential reading. This fifth edition has been recast to bring in to line with the most recent RHS syllabus, adding new material on the basics of science for horticulturalists. For the first time the book appears in full colour, making study easier and clearer. Structured to meet the needs of a wide variety of courses in horticulture, this book is particularly suitable for the RHS Certificate, Advanced Certificate and Diploma in Horticulture, and students studying Advanced National Certificate and National Diploma courses.
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Principles of Horticulture is an excellent introduction to the study of all aspects of the subject. Written in an accessible and readable style it explains the principles that underlie the cultivation of flowers, fruits, vegetables, turf, ornamental planting in outdoors and in protected culture; commercially as well as in the garden and on the allotment. Readers ranging from first time students at the beginning of their careers in horticulture through to seasoned gardeners with many years of practical experience will find it essential reading.This fifth edition has been restructured to bring it in to line with the most recent RHS syllabus, adding new material on the basis of science for horticulturists. The book contains beginning of chapter summaries, highlighted definitions and key points, and end of chapter test your learning questions. Each chapter ends with references for further reading.
Structured to meet the needs of a wide variety of courses in horticulture at levels 2 and 3, this book is particularly suitable for the RHS Certificate, Advanced Certificate and Diploma in Horticulture, BTEC National and the City and Guilds/NPTC National and Advanced National Certificate and Diploma courses. It also supports those studying plant science and related modules for 'A' Level Biology and the Diploma in Environmental and Land-based studies.
Charles Adams BSc (Agric) Hons, Dip Applied Educ., Fellow Inst Horticulture, is a lecturer at Capel Manor College and University of Hertfordshire, an external examiner in horticulture, and also a member of the Royal Horticultural Society Qualifications Advisory Committee.
Katherine Bamford BSc (Agric Sci) Hons, Cert Ed., formerly lecturer in horticulture science at Oaklands College, St. Albans, works in the commercial sector with herbs, organic vegetables and hardy plants.
Mike Early MSc, BSc Hons, DTA, Cert Ed., formerly a lecturer in horticulture science at Oaklands College, St. Albans, now works as a landscape
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gardner.
Now in full colour with many illustrations making study easier and clearer
Written by leading experts to align with the new RHS Certificate in Horticulture
Test and confirm your learning with modal questions and exercises throughout
Now in full colour with many illustrations making study easier and clearer
Written by leading experts to align with the new RHS Certificate in Horticulture
Test and confirm your learning with modal questions and exercises throughout
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Inhaltsverzeichnis zu „Principles of Horticulture “
Horticulture in contextClimate and microclimate
Environment and ecology.
Classification and naming.
External characteristics of the plant.
Plant cells and tissues.
Plant reproduction.
Plant growth.
Transport in the plant.
Pollination and fertilization.
Plant development.
Plant propagation.
Weeds.
Horticultural pests.
Horticultural diseases and disorders.
Plant protection.
Physical properties of soil.
Soil organic matter.
Soil water.
Soil PH.
Plant nutrition.
Alternatives to growing in the soil.
Index.
Bibliographische Angaben
- Autor: C. R. Adams
- 2008, 256 Seiten, Maße: 20,8 x 27,7 cm, Kartoniert (TB), Englisch
- Verlag: Taylor & Francis
- ISBN-10: 0750686944
- ISBN-13: 9780750686945
Sprache:
Englisch
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