Horticulture

Explore the world's natural resources and the ways professionals manage them with MANAGING OUR NATURAL RESOURCES, 6th Edition! An introduction to agricultural issues and careers, this book examines a broad variety of topics from forest fires and fishery...

With coverage of basic animal science and livestock industry information as well as current issues in animal agriculture, the Ninth Edition of MODERN LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY PRODUCTION covers everything readers need to know about all phases and types of...

For improvement of crops, information on its origin, distribution and evolution of crop and its related species is very essential. Information on genetics and genetic resources is prerequisite to choose the appropriate breeding strategies to fulfill the...

Most of us live in cities. These are becoming increasingly complex and removed from broad-scale agriculture. Yet within cities there are many examples of greenspaces and local food production that bring multiple benefits that often go unnoticed. This...

Ecological and genetic control of plant resistance to unfavorable environmental influences is being carried out all over the world, and new varieties and hybrids of plants are being created, resulting in rich, new information and innovative new methods...

Sustainable Horticulture, Volume 2: Food, Health, and Nutrition addresses some of the most important topics facing horticulture around the world today. This volume, part of the two-volume compendium, focuses on research trends in sustainable horticulture...

Soil fertility and plant nutrition is an applied science that integrates knowledge across all disciplines of soil and plant sciences to provide nutrients effectively and efficiently to plants. Efficient use of nutrients is required not only to maximize...

A practical coverage of the principles of producing seeds for the main agricultural crops, this book emphasises producing optimal quality seed, and applies to small and large scale farms worldwide. Cereals such as wheats, rice, barley, rye and maize are...

The Business of Plant Breeding is the result of a study on demand-led plant variety design for markets in Africa, sharing best practices from private and public sector breeding programmes worldwide that are applicable to improving tropical crops in...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780615257488Author Mark DionFormat HardbackPage Count 112Imprint John Bartram AssociationPublisher John Bartram AssociationDimensions(mm) 305mm * 216mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780816524884Author Richard AyerzaFormat PaperbackPage Count 215Imprint University of Arizona PressPublisher University of Arizona PressWeight(grams) 316g

The group of plants known as 'peppers' is diverse, containing types that contribute to the fresh and processed food markets as well as varieties that are used in pharmaceuticals and other non-food commercial products. Peppers originally developed in...

Based on contributions from members of the Legumes Future research consortium and complemented by articles from other research teams, this book provides a comprehensive overview of knowledge relevant to developing legume-supported cropping systems in...

This book provides comprehensive, current scientific and applied practical knowledge on vegetable grafting, a method gaining considerable interest that is used to protect crops from soil-borne diseases, abiotic stress and to enhance growth/yield. Though...

Traditionally, bedding plants are those plants used to provide colour in summer garden beds. Although some writers include any herbaceous plant started under controlled environmental conditions and sold for outdoor use, embracing a number of fruit and...

Food gardening is becoming increasingly popular, as people look for new ways to live more sustainably and minimize harm to the environment. This book addresses the 21st century trends which bring new challenges to food gardening - anthropogenic climate...

Dioscorea species, commonly known as yams, are tuberous plants that constitute a major staple food in many parts of Africa, South East Asia, Latin America and the South Pacific. Yams are cultivated in about 50 mainly tropical countries, and the world...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781611861877Author Felix I. NwekeFormat PaperbackPage Count 186Imprint Michigan State University PressPublisher Michigan State University PressWeight(grams)...

Omics in Horticulture Crops presents a comprehensive view of germplasm diversity, genetic evolution, genomics, proteomics and transcriptomics of fruit crops (temperate, tropical and subtropical fruits, fruit nuts, berries), vegetables, tuberous crops,...

This book provides a comprehensive guide to the large number of diseases, disorders and injuries that can cause severe economic losses to banana, abaca and enset crops, and the fungi, bacteria, phytoplasmas, viruses, nematodes and abiotic factors...

For ages, farmers have domesticated plant varieties, while scientists have "made" nature through hybridization and other processes. This give and take-mediated through negotiations, persuasion, the marketplace, and even coercion-has resulted in what we...

PERCEPTIVE SOLUTIONS for those who want to know how NUTRITIOUS FOOD can be grown. Practical SURVIVAL guide for FARMERS to show them how to meet the needs that CONSUMERS are requesting! WHAT'S GOOD FOR THE EARTH IS GOOD FOR BUSINESS AND IS GOOD FOR THE...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781951682200Author Steve W ChaddeFormat PaperbackPage Count 38Imprint Orchard InnovationsPublisher Orchard InnovationsWeight(grams) 54gDimensions(mm) 216mm...

Durian is extensively grown in tropical regions, the major producers being Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia and the Philippines. The tree is also grown in northern Australia, some South American countries and in Africa. Although to many its smell is...

Garden Centre management has professionalised in recent years as garden centres have become more highly developed retail operations. Many students of horticulture are expected to go into retail management and so the topic has increasingly appeared on the...

This new and updated edition of a popular text provides a broad, balanced review of the scientific knowledge of strawberries and their cultivation. The worldwide strawberry industry has grown substantially since the original book was published, and...

Dig into the fruits of your labor! Profitable, innovative organic fruit farming strategies and skills for modern growers of any scale AN INNOVATIVE GUIDE for growing and marketing organic small fruits and berries, The Berry Grower offers intelligent...

Featuring green environmental practices and current information from recognized leaders in the field, the fifth edition of TURFGRASS SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT invites you into the thriving turfgrass industry. Designed for both aspiring and practicing...

For more than twenty years, ""Growing Media for Ornamental Plants and Turf"" has been a core text for students of horticulture and an essential reference for practicing horticulturists, their suppliers, green keepers, landscape gardeners and designers...

To respond to the increasing need to feed the world's population as well as an ever greater demand for a balanced and healthy diet there is a continuing need to produce improved new cultivars or varieties of plants, particularly crop plants. The...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780643064430Author C CantiniFormat HardbackImprint CSIRO PublishingPublisher CSIRO Publishing

The aim of this book is to describe some aspects of the chemistry and chemical ecology which are found in the garden. In the garden there are numerous interactions between plants, the soil and with other organisms in which chemistry plays a central...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9783659626753Author Endale SaraFormat PaperbackPage Count 108Imprint LAP Lambert Academic PublishingPublisher LAP Lambert Academic PublishingWeight(grams)...

In order to face new challenges and unique situations in turfgrass management, students need to understand why specific management practices work and how to adjust them based on plants' requirements. Explaining the physiological needs of turfgrass...

Raspberry production and consumption is increasing steadily worldwide, and the potential health benefits of the fruit are becoming more widely known. Providing an international overview of the modern raspberry industry, this book covers North America,...

This full-colour photographic guide describes and illustrates over 350 different species of widely used cut flowers and foliage plants. Cut Flowers of the World is a user-friendly but scientifically accurate, quick reference guide to the most important...

This new edition of a successful, practical book provides a comprehensive and accessible overview of all aspects of the production of the tomato crop, within the context of the global tomato industry. Tomatoes are one of the most important horticultural...

A comprehensive, practical text which covers a diverse range of hydroponic and protected cropping techniques, systems, greenhouse types and environments. It also covers related subjects such as the use of indoor plant factories, vertical systems, organic...

The third edition of this successful title presents current research and commercial uses of controlled atmosphere storage and modified atmosphere packaging of fresh fruit and vegetables to provide a comprehensive and up-to-date overview. New and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781951682507Author Kim M WilkinsonFormat PaperbackPage Count 378Imprint Orchard InnovationsPublisher Orchard InnovationsWeight(grams) 1175gDimensions(mm)...