ABSTRACT

Principles of Horticulture is an excellent introduction to the study of all aspects of the subject. Written in an accessible and readable style it explains the principles that underlie the cultivation of flowers, fruits, vegetables, turf, ornamental planting in outdoors and in protected culture; commercially as well as in the garden and on the allotment. Readers ranging from first time students at the beginning of their careers in horticulture through to seasoned gardeners with many years of practical experience will find it essential reading.

This fifth edition has been restructured to bring it in to line with the most recent RHS syllabus, adding new material on the basis of science for horticulturists. The book contains beginning of chapter summaries, highlighted definitions and key points, and end of chapter test your learning questions. Each chapter ends with references for further reading.

Structured to meet the needs of a wide variety of courses in horticulture at levels 2 and 3, this book is particularly suitable for the RHS Certificate, Advanced Certificate and Diploma in Horticulture, BTEC National and the City and Guilds/NPTC National and Advanced National Certificate and Diploma courses. It also supports those studying plant science and related modules for 'A' Level Biology and the Diploma in Environmental and Land-based studies.

Charles Adams BSc (Agric) Hons, Dip Applied Educ., Fellow Inst Horticulture, is a lecturer at Capel Manor College and University of Hertfordshire, an external examiner in horticulture, and also a member of the Royal Horticultural Society Qualifications Advisory Committee.

Katherine Bamford BSc (Agric Sci) Hons, Cert Ed., formerly lecturer in horticulture science at Oaklands College, St. Albans, works in the commercial sector with herbs, organic vegetables and hardy plants.

Mike Early MSc, BSc Hons, DTA, Cert Ed., formerly a lecturer in horticulture science at Oaklands College, St. Albans, now works as a landscape gardner.

chapter 1|23 pages

Horticulture in context

chapter 2|20 pages

Climate and microclimate

chapter 3|17 pages

Environment and ecology

chapter 4|14 pages

Classification and naming

chapter 5|9 pages

External characteristics of the plant

chapter 6|12 pages

Plant cells and tissues

chapter 7|10 pages

Plant reproduction

chapter 8|12 pages

Plant growth

chapter 9|11 pages

Transport in the plant

chapter 10|16 pages

Pollination and fertilization

chapter 11|16 pages

Plant development

chapter 12|15 pages

Plant propagation

chapter 13|16 pages

Weeds

chapter 14|36 pages

Horticultural pests

chapter 15|29 pages

Horticultural diseases and disorders

chapter 16|32 pages

Plant protection

chapter 17|24 pages

Physical properties of soil

chapter 18|18 pages

Soil organic matter

chapter 19|17 pages

Soil water

chapter 20|10 pages

Soil pH

chapter 21|17 pages

Plant nutrition

chapter 22|17 pages

Alternatives to growing in the soil