Hartmann's Plant Science

Hartmann's Plant Science
Author: Margaret McMahon
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Total Pages: 632
Release: 2007
Genre: Gardening
ISBN:

Written by some of the most respected innovators in the field, this comprehensive text takes an in-depth look at the environmental, cultural and social factors that influence how plants are grown and used worldwide. The newest edition cites the most recent statistics, production methods and issues concerning the production and utilization of plants. It offers several web-based resources including a free companion website with practice questions andonline crop fact sheets that give information at a local level. Along with information on climate and environment, it also explores plants’ tremendous economic impact in both developed and developing nations. Introduces the basics of plant science including the ecosystem; climate; managing soil, water and fertility; and pest management. Examines plant structure, chemistry, growth and development; genetics and biodiversity and their relationship to crop growing and utilization systems. Covers multiple crop types and growth settings including nursery, landscape and greenhouse. Also discusses how crops are preserved, transported and marketed.For anyone interested in how plants are cultivated and utilized.

Hartmann & Kester's Plant Propagation: Principles and Practices

Hartmann & Kester's Plant Propagation: Principles and Practices
Author: Hudson T. Hartmann
Publisher: Pearson Higher Ed
Total Pages: 927
Release: 2013-08-27
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1292034130

For all undergraduate courses in plant propagation at the two-year and four-year colleges and universities. The world standard for plant propagation and horticulture for over 50 years, Hartmann and Kester’s Plant Propagation continues to be the field’s most complete, up-to-date text on plant propagation. It now contains color figures throughout, promoting learning and making it an even more useful working text and reference. It also contains extensive updates reflecting the latest commercial techniques and understanding of propagation biology. Like previous editions, it is organised into paired chapters on principles and practices, so it can easily be adapted for teaching courses that cover only practical topics, and for courses that also cover conceptual issues. The full text downloaded to your computer With eBooks you can: search for key concepts, words and phrases make highlights and notes as you study share your notes with friends eBooks are downloaded to your computer and accessible either offline through the Bookshelf (available as a free download), available online and also via the iPad and Android apps. Upon purchase, you'll gain instant access to this eBook. Time limit The eBooks products do not have an expiry date. You will continue to access your digital ebook products whilst you have your Bookshelf installed.

Hartmann and Kester's Plant Propagation

Hartmann and Kester's Plant Propagation
Author: Hudson Thomas Hartmann
Publisher:
Total Pages: 906
Release: 2002
Genre: Nature
ISBN:

Hallmarked as the most successful book of its kind, this remarkably thorough treatment covers all aspects of the propagation of plants—both sexual and asexual—with considerable attention given to human (vs natural) efforts to increase plant numbers. The book presents both the art and science of propagation, and conveys knowledge of specific kinds of plants and the particular methods by which those plants must be propagated.A five-part organization outlines general aspects of plant propagation, seed propagation, vegetative propagation, methods of micropropagation, and propagation of selected plants.For anyone with an interest in how plants are grown and utilized for maintaining and adding enjoyment to human life.

Plant Science

Plant Science
Author: Margaret McMahon
Publisher: Pearson
Total Pages: 692
Release: 2011
Genre: Gardening
ISBN: 9780135014073

'Plant Science' is a resource for anyone with an interest in how plants are grown and utilized for maintaining and adding enjoyment to human life.

Plant Science

Plant Science
Author: Margaret McMahon
Publisher: Pearson
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2020
Genre: Botany, Economic
ISBN: 9780135184820

For introductory courses in plant science. Thorough foundation in plant cultivation suitable for learners of all levels Plant Science: Growth, Development, and Utilization of Cultivated Plants is the premier resource on the basic principles of ecological relationships and their impact on cultivation. Comprehensive and engaging, Plant Science addresses all relevant topics, from the fundamentals of botany to complex cultivation strategies and sustainability concerns. The breadth of topics covered by this text make it ideal for most plant science courses, including the combined agronomy-horticulture curricula that universities are increasingly adopting. The 6th edition has been updated with a wealth of new information, images, and features, and now draws a stronger connection between natural, agricultural, and horticultural ecosystems.

Plant Propagation

Plant Propagation
Author: Hudson Thomas Hartmann
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Total Pages: 760
Release: 1975
Genre: Science
ISBN:

Presents complete coverage of all phases of plant propagation, by seeds, cuttings, grafting, budding, layering, division, and tissue culture propagation.