| Author: |
Gail M. Lang
|
| Publisher: | Infobase Publishing |
| ISBN No: | 978-0-7910-8961-3 |
| Release at: | 2007 |
| Pages: | 134 |
| Edition: |
First Edition
|
| File Size: | 8 MB |
| File Type: | |
| Language: | English |
Description of The Green World Horticulture
The Green World series of Horticulture opens doors to the world of plants. The series describes what plants are, what plants do, and where plants fit in the overall scheme of things. This Horticulture book shows us how humans have learned to cultivate plants for use as ornamentals and to produce fruits and vegetables. We also learn in this book the impact of horticultural methods on the environment and the importance of developing sustainable methods for future food production and protection of the environment.
Content of The Green World Horticulture
1 10,000 Years of Horticulture 2
2 Classification of Plants 16
3 Propagation and Breeding 30
4 Cultural Requirements 46
5 Ecology and Pest Management 62
6 Commercial Horticulture 78
7 Garden Design 90
8 Horticultural Professions 102
Glossary 108
Bibliography 115
Further Reading 118
Index 120
2 Classification of Plants 16
3 Propagation and Breeding 30
4 Cultural Requirements 46
5 Ecology and Pest Management 62
6 Commercial Horticulture 78
7 Garden Design 90
8 Horticultural Professions 102
Glossary 108
Bibliography 115
Further Reading 118
Index 120
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