Applied Principles of Horticultural Science - Second Edition

Paperback  288pp, 57 illus, 18 B&W photos  ISBN 0750653426      £21.00

At last - a book of practical work designed specifically for horticulture students. Applied Principles of Horticultural Science includes over 70 practical exercises, presented in a way that makes students think for themselves, and supported by concise summaries of the underpinning knowledge to facilitate student-centred learning. Clear step-by-step instructions make practical work accessible to students of all abilities. Written for National Diploma students, this book also provides the firm grounding in the practical application of horticultural science needed for HND and first year degree courses. Applied Principles of Horticultural Science is a core text for horticulture students, complementing Principles of Horticulture by Adams, Bamford and Early. This second edition includes questions and answers at the end of every chapter to aid self study, and provides a greater variation of case studies to make this book a relevant and useful reference and work book for students.

Contents

Preface; Plant anatomy; Growth and development; Water in the plant; Flowers and seeds; Soil morphology; Properties and processes of soil water; Soil organic matter; Fertilisers and nutrition; Common disorders and their causes; Nematodes and biological control; Index.