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Introduction to Horticulture Science is the only text of its kind to appropriately cover this subject matter in sufficient detail to be used as a college textbook for a horticultural science class. It provides an excellent survey of all aspects of this area and presents cutting edge research at a level which is understandable to the undergraduate population. This text introduces students to fundamental concepts including an introduction to the green plant; the origin and domestication of plants; the horticulture industry; and the fundamental steps leading to success in a horticulture career. The relationship between horticulture and the environment is discussed in addition to the classification of plants and plant anatomy. Also included is information on plant propagation; media, nutrients and fertilizers; plants and the environment; plant growth regulators; post harvest physiology and pest management; and it concludes with a comprehensive discussion of greenhouse structures; nursery site selection; development and facilities; producing nursery crops; and floral design.
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Chapter 1: The Green Plant, What an Organism! Chapter 2: Origin and Domestication of Plants Chapter 3: The Horticulture Industry: An Important Part of Agriculture Chapter 4: Fundamental Steps Leading to Success in a Horticulture Career Chapter 5: The Relationship between Horticulture and the Environment Chapter 6: Classification of Plants and Plant Anatomy Chapter 7: Plant Propagation Chapter 8: Media, Nutrients and Fertilizers Chapter 9: Plants and Environment Chapter 10: Plant Growth Regulators Chapter 11: Post Harvest Physiology Chapter 12: Pest Management Chapter 13: Plant Biotechnology and Genetically Modified Organisms: An Overview Chapter 14: Greenhouse Structures Chapter 15: Growing Crops in the Greenhouse Chapter 16: Nursery Site Selection, Development and Facilities Chapter 17: Producing Nursery Crops Chapter 18: Floral Design
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