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For undergraduate courses in Introduction to Horticulture, Introduction to Plant Science, and Principles of Crop Production.

Written from the point of view of the horticulturalist, this comprehensive introduction to horticulture as a science, art, and business explores the four general areas of horticulture- ornamental horticulture, fruit culture, vegetable culture, and landscape architecture-and covers all the essential principles and practices of horticulture pertaining to indoor and outdoor production. The emphasis throughout is on the underlying science-including current technology-and how it is applied in practical horticulture.

NEW–Added section on biotechnology in horticulture.

NEW–Revised sections on harvesting and product marketing.

NEW–Added and improved art program—Eliminates many previous line drawings and includes tables.

~Helps students to comprehend text material and supplies them with a quick reference.

Science, art, and business of horticulture.

~Helps students develop a broad understanding of all the dimensions of the field, showing how they are interconnected, and expanding their view of the opportunities available.

Basic principles and practices.

~Provides students with a broad overview that minimizes regional and national biases.

Four general areas of horticulture—Ornamental horticulture, fruit culture, vegetableculture, and landscape architecture.

~Introduces students to the full range of horticultural topics.

Indoor and outdoor production—Essential principles and practices.

~Familiarizes students with all aspects of horticultural production.

Science and practice integration—Plant taxonomy, anatomy, growth environment, physiology, and genetics.

~Introduces students to the role of these disciplines and how they are applied to increase performance.

Extensive illustration program—Features 600 photographs and line drawings with comprehensive captions, and numerous detailed tables.

~Provides students with visual reinforcement of concepts that facilitate learning. Provides instructors with sufficient visuals to limit their need to supplement graphics.

Extensive pedagogical aids-Chapter objectives or purpose, expected outcomes, multi-part outcomes assessment for self-evaluation—Organized at three levels of difficulty to test knowledge of facts and ideas as well as synthesis and application.

~Keeps students focused and better prepared, and provides convenient in-text resources for review and self-assessment.

Glossary.

~Provides students with a quick reference vehicle for learning and mastering the whole new vocabulary of this course.

Added section on biotechnology in horticulture.

Revised sections on harvesting and product marketing.

Added and improved art program—Eliminates many previous line drawings and includes tables.

~Helps students to comprehend text material and supplies them with a quick reference.

I. THE UNDERLYING SCIENCE.

  1. What Is Horticulture?

  2. Classifying and Naming Horticultural Products.

  3. Plant Anatomy.

  4. Plant Growth Environment.

  5. Plant Physiology.

  6. Plant Genetics and Improvement.

  7. Post Harvest Handling and Marketing of Horticultural Products.

  8. Biological Enemies of Horticultural Plants.

  9. Principles and Methods of Disease and Pest Control.

10. Sexual Propagation.

11. Asexual Propagation.

12. Growing Houseplants.

13. Terrarium Culture.

14. Bonsai: The Art of Miniature Plant Culture.

15. Controlled-Environment Horticulture.

16. Growing Succulents.

17. Principles of Landscaping.

18. Nursery Production and Installation of the Landscape.

19. Turf Production and Use.

20. Pruning.

21. Maintenance of the Landscape and Garden.

22. Cut and Dried Flowers: Production and Arranging.

23. Growing Vegetables.

24. Herb Gardening.

25. Organic Farming.

26. Management of Selected Fruit Trees, Nuts, and Small Fruits.

Appendices.

Glossary.

Index.

Introduction to Horticulture (Agriculture)

For undergraduate courses in Introduction to Horticulture, Introduction to Plant Science, and Principles of Crop Production.

 

This comprehensive introduction to horticulture as a science, art, and business covers all the essential principles and practices of the field. It discusses aspects pertaining to both indoor and outdoor production and provides sound scientific background of modern horticulture. Vividly illustrated throughout, the emphasis is on the underlying science-including current technology-and how it is applied in practical horticulture. This edition has been significantly revised to include four new chapters, a reorganized Part 7 and contributions from leading industry professionals.

• Horticulture: Principles and Practices, 4/E
  Acquaah
  © 2009 | Prentice Hall | Cloth; 816 pages | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0131592475 | ISBN-13: 9780131592476
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George Acquaah is Professor and Chair of the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources at Langston University. A well-known researcher, educator, and author in the field, he is the recipient of numerous prestigious awards for excellence in research, teaching, and publishing, including the USDA Award for Excellence in College and University Teaching in the Food and Agricultural Sciences and the coveted Millennium Award for Excellence in Teaching, presented by the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

Now in its third edition, Horticulture: Principles and Practices continues to explore horticulture as a science, an art, and a business, meeting the practical information needs of everyone involved in the discipline—from the small urban gardener/hobbyist to the large-scale producer. Hailed by many as the leading text of its kind and the best introductory horticulture book available today, this new edition is completely updated to include the latest developments and newest technologies.

Chapters are organized into six main parts:

What Is Horticulture?; Classifying and Naming Horticultural Plants; Plant Anatomy; Plant Growth Environment; Plant Physiology; Plant Genetics and Improvement; Postharvest Handling and Marketing of Horticultural Products

Biological Enemies of Horticultural Plants; Principles and Methods of Disease and Pest Control

Sexual Propagation; Asexual Propagation

Growing Houseplants; Terrarium Culture: Bonsai: The Art of Miniature Plant Culture; Controlled-Environment Horticulture; Growing Succulents Growing Plants Outdoors: Ornamentals Principles of Landscaping: Nursery Production and Installation of the Landscape; Turf Production and Use; Pruning; Maintenance of the Landscape and Garden; Cut and Dried Flowers: Production and Arranging Growing Plants Outdoors: Vegetables, Fruits, and Nuts

Growing Vegetables; Herb Gardening; Organic Fanning; Management of Selected Fruit Trees, Nuts, and Small Fruits

This text is particularly useful for undergraduate courses in introductory horticulture, introductory plant science, and principles of crop production. Additional resources are available to instructors who adopt this text for a course.

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