The Biology of Horticulture: An Introductory Textbook [Hardcover]

John E. Preece (Author), Paul E. Read (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0471465798 | ISBN-13: 978-0471465799 | Publication Date: January 13, 2005 | Edition: 2

This comprehensive book provides a thorough scientific foundation on the growth and care of plants common to all horticultural commodities. Continuing in the tradition of the first edition, it incorporates the principles behind the techniques described in other ''how-to'' horticulture texts. By providing readers with a thorough grounding in the science of horticulture, it successfully prepares them for more specialized studies in nursery management, floriculture, landscaping, vegetable and fruit science.

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Stresses the scientific foundation concerned with the growth and care of plants common to all horticultural commodities. Incorporates the principles behind techniques described in other ``how-to'' horticulture texts. Will successfully prepare students for more specialized courses including nursery management, floriculture, landscaping, vegetable and fruit science. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 528 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 2 edition (January 13, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471465798
• ISBN-13: 978-0471465799
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 7.3 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #450,088 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book invaluable to horticultural students, November 15, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The Biology of Horticulture: An Introductory Textbook (Hardcover)

I have recently completed a BSc (HONS) in horticulture and found this book very useful. I used many text during my degree, however this was the one I refered to most. I think that students particularily in the initial stages of a degree or diploma course would find the book most valuable. Many areas of interest are covered e.g. biological control of plant pathogens, irrigation and many other areas that may not be apparent from the books title. There are many good pictures and diagrams and each chapter has useful references. This book will also be of interest to horticultural professionals.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Titles are decieving..., August 23, 2003

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Gordon Terpenkas (Windsor, Ontario, Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Biology of Horticulture: An Introductory Textbook (Hardcover)

This book is by no means basic as the subtitle "an introductory textbook" states. In fact, this is one of the most detailed, and comprehensive books available on the subject. Covering everything from total plant anatomy all the way to pathology, nutrition, propagation, and beyond, it is an invaluable resource for any hort or botany student. Hobbyists will also find this book invaluably enlightening, as it can help them answer common questions such as why leaves on tomato plants are turning yellow.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Most referenced textbook, August 3, 2004

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S. K. Kurtural (Carbondale, IL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Biology of Horticulture: An Introductory Textbook (Hardcover)

I was fortunate enough to have Dr. Preece as an instructor for the General Horticulture class when I started college. Little did I know that I would be referring to this book when I was preparing for qualification exams for PhD in Botany. This textbook is an invaluable tool for students who want to further their education