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Principles of Horticulture
 
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ISBN13:9781032946900
ISBN10:1032946903
Binding:Paperback
No. of pages:340 pages
Size:297x210 mm
Language:English
Illustrations: 9 Illustrations, black & white; 520 Illustrations, color; 5 Halftones, black & white; 467 Halftones, color; 4 Line drawings, black & white; 53 Line drawings, color; 19 Tables, black & white; 1 Tables, color
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Principles of Horticulture

 
Edition number: 8
Publisher: Routledge
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Short description:

This colourful guide will introduce you to the fundamentals of horticulture. It is written in a clear and accessible style and covers the principles that underpin growing plants for the garden and allotment, with reference to how these are tackled by professionals.

Long description:

Gardening and horticulture generally are essentially practical activities much enhanced by an understanding of how plants grow. This colourful guide will introduce you to the fundamentals of horticulture. It is written in a clear and accessible style and covers the principles that underpin growing plants for the garden and allotment, with reference to how these are tackled by professionals.


With highlighted definitions, key points and illustrations in full colour, this book will be a useful companion as you progress in the study and practice of horticulture. The book covers topics such as classifying and naming plants, the plant life cycle, ecology and garden wildlife, soils, composts, hydroponics, weeds, plant nutrition, plant pests, and plant diseases and disorders. The new edition has been updated to reflect changes in legislation and the modernization of horticultural practices. It is also fully reflective of the changes in the new syllabuses for horticulture at Level 2.


Principles of Horticulture is a valuable resource whether you are taking a Level 2 RHS, City and Guilds, Teagasc or SNQ course, or are a keen amateur or seasoned gardener.


The book is accompanied by ancillary materials including essential and extended information on horticultural principles and downloadable instructor resources.

Table of Contents:
1. Horticulture and gardening, 2. Classifying and naming plants, 3. The plant life cycle, 4. Plant cells and tissues, 5. Roots, stems, leaves and their adaptations, 6. Plant reproduction, 7. Plant growth, 8. Transport in plants, 9. Ecology and garden wildlife, 10. The root environment, 11. Soil water, 12. Organic matter in soils, 13. Plant nutrition, 14. Growing in containers, 15. Plant health maintenance, 16. Weeds, 17. Plant pests, 18. Plant diseases and disorders