
Science and the Garden
The Scientific Basis of Horticultural Practice
Blackwell Science Ltd (Publisher)
Published on 3. July 2002
Book
Paperback/Softback
304 pages
978-0-632-05308-7 (ISBN)
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Description
Most conventional gardening books concentrate on how and when to carry out horticultural tasks, such as pruning, seed sowing and taking cuttings. This book is unique in explaining in straightforward terms some of the science that underlies these practices. It is principally a book of 'Why' - Why are plants green? Why should one cut beneath a leaf node when taking cuttings? Why do plants need so much water? But it also goes on to deal with the 'How', providing rationale behind the practical advice. The coverage is wide-ranging and comprehensive and includes the basic structure and functioning of garden plants, nomenclature, genetics and plant breeding, environmental factors affecting growth, methods of propagation and production, pest and disease control, and post harvest management and storage. Published on behalf of the Royal Horticultural Society, this book will be a most valuable text for those sitting the RHS general examination, and horticultural students at certificate and diploma levels; it will also appeal to gardeners, growers and scientists.
Reviews / Votes
"I know of no book that deals with this range of subjects. I am sure the book is needed and that it will be welcomed by the horticultural community." "Professor Gregory and the other scientists involved are all first rate. A major point in favour of the project is the high level of competence that is available for quite a diverse range of subject matter." "Wide ranging and comprehensive topics with jargon-free scientific explanations... an excellent book for an introductory planbt science or horticultural science course. One reason is that the authors do a very good job of explaining in straightforward terms the "why" or the science that underlies the horticultural or gardening practices.... edited and well written by a group of highly regarded scientists" Journal of Environmental Quality. 'This book is unique in that it comprehensively covers subjects that are normally dealt with in separate publications.... it would be a valuable addition t othe librarties of students of horticulture and other interested individuals.' Andrea Tietmeyer, Chicago Botanic Garden.More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 189 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
786 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-632-05308-7 (9780632053087)
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David S. Ingram | Daphne Vince-Prue | Peter J. Gregory
Science and the Garden
The Scientific Basis of Horticultural Practice
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05/2008
2nd Edition
Wiley-Blackwell
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David S. Ingram | Daphne Vince-Prue | Peter J. Gregory
Science and the Garden
The Scientific Basis of Horticultural Practice
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05/2008
1st Edition
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Content
Foreword Preface List of Contributors 1. Know your Plant 2. Naming your Plant 3. Designing Plants 4. Soils and Soil Fertility 5. Choosing a Site 6. Raising Plants from Seed 7. Vegetative Propagation 8. Shape and Colour 9. Seasons and Weather 10. Gardening in the Greenhouse 11. Controlling the Undesirables 12. Storage and Post-harvest Glossary Index