Commercial horticulture Books

Book SynopsisGrow your own gorgeous flowers that fill your house with scent. Look after the planet by reducing your blooms' air miles.Trade ReviewWith such a friendly writing style, it is easy to imagine cutting your home-grown blooms in the morning and delivering them to the local florist, with the author at your side. [...] For those who want to grow cut flowers simply for pleasure and to fill their home with blooms, this book is also essential reading. * RHS The Garden *Georgie Newbery gives sound and cheery advice on growing, displaying and - if that is your bag - selling [flowers] in The Flower Farmer's Year. * The Sunday Times *The Flower Farmer's Year gives advice targeted to our mild, dark-in-winter climate, and also gives practical advice on both preparing flowers for sale, and most importantly of all perhaps, how to actually sell them! * The Oak Tree Low Carbon Farm *A real treat for anyone who love to grow flowers for business or pleasure. * All That Women Want *It's the sort of book that will make you want to jack in your day job and start growing sweet peas, dahlias and roses for a living. * The Bath Magazine *Whether you're an amateur gardener or aspiring artisanal florist the book won't be read just once, with its wealth of invaluable information and beautiful pictures you'll find yourself returning to Georgie's blooming corner of Somerset again and again. * RandBConsultants *There's something magical about fresh flowers and this stunningly presented book can't help but captivate the novice and experienced grower alike. * Organic Farmer *Artisan flower farmer Newbery brings horticultural and agricultural logic to the process of farming flowers—planning, planting, growing, harvesting, and then arranging them—in a way that surprises and enlightens. * Publisher's Weekly *I love this book – it’s a beautiful yet practical and accessible guide that will help you transform whatever sized patch you have into an abundant oasis of flowers. -- Gardener, food writer and broadcaster, Mark DiaconoGeorgie has written an inspiring book for anyone who's ever wondered what it would be like to grow flowers on a commercial scale. -- Constance Craig Smith * The Daily Mail Weekend Magazine *If you’re thinking of setting yourself up as a flower farmer, you’ll find Georgie’s book indispensable. And if you’d simply like to grow flowers for pleasure, then I’m sure you’ll really enjoy the book too. Plus it would make a great Christmas present…! -- Rona Wheeldon * Flowerona.com *This coffee table book is both beautiful and practical, with more than 200 pages of well-written and wonderfully illustrated advice and inspiration. A must for the flower lover in your life! * Countryside Magazine *Whether you are actually planning to flog a few flowers or just want decent, straightforward advice on creating a cutting garden for your own use, this book is an excellent choice. -- Naomi Slade * Berks and Bucks Life *Table of ContentsForeword by James Alexander-Sinclair Introduction: Why grow cut flowers? 1. Getting started 2. Annuals 3. Biennials 4. Perennials 5. Bulbs & corms 6. Shrubs 7. Roses 8. Dahlias 9. Sweet peas 10. Herbs 11. Wildflowers 12. Cutting, conditioning & presenting cut flowers 13. Hedgerow Christmas 14. Starting a cut-flower business 15. Where to sell 16. Marketing & social media Afterword Appendix 1: The flower farmer’s year planner Appendix 2: Plant names Resources Index

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Book Synopsis"HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: For all botanical artists aspiring to enter the RHS Botanical Art Exhibition and win a Gold Medal - and for all botanical art lovers everywhere. This book makes a major contribution to both the recording of contemporary botanical art and learning about how to produce top quality botanical art" - botanicalartandartists.com "An attractively varied compendium of top prize-winning botanical paintings, together with an informative introductory essay." - Gardens Illustrated Botanical Illustration: a genre of art that endeavours faithfully to depict and represent the form, colour and detail of a plant. Abiding by this definition, the RHS Lindley Library has secured approximately 30,000 splendid illustrations of buds, fruit, flowers and leaves since they first started commissioning artists in 1806. RHS Botanical Illustration: The Gold Medal Winners represents a cross-section of recent gold medallists from around the world. The RHS only award their gold medal to the most outstanding exhibitions, encouraging the international artistic community to perform to the highest standard. This gold medal is a highly-coveted testament to an artist's abilities, and the illustrations gathered in these pages demonstrate great attention to detail, masterful colour work and outstanding technical skill. Insightful commentary on the artists' creative process accompanies each picture. The perfect book for the lover of horticulture, as well as an excellent reference both for botanists and aspiring artists, this collection also includes an introductory essay that delves into the history of the RHS.Trade Review'The book itself is simply stunning and would make a glorious gift for anyone who loves floral gardening, or equally has an interest in still life drawing or painting. It would make a really good reference for botanical drawing as there is a lot of excellent work in there. The World of Kitsch: A blog of retro wonders & curiosities; 'The images inspire, educate and show the love and passion of the artists who have dedicated their time and talent to recording the wonder and detail of plant life. I highly recommend it to be a wonderful addition your own library.' Billy Showell, President of the Society of Botanical Artists; 'HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: For all botanical artists aspiring to enter the RHS Botanical Art Exhibition and win a Gold Medal - and for all botanical art lovers everywhere. This book makes a major contribution to both the recording of contemporary botanical art and learning about how to produce top quality botanical art.' Katherine Tyrrell, Botanical art and artists

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Book SynopsisGain a practical understanding of soil properties and the soil management techniques most important for the effective use of soils with SOIL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT, 6E. This non-technical, reader-friendly book details all aspects of effective soil usage, including management techniques, composition, fertility, erosion, conservation,and irrigation in this practical guide. This edition highlights horticultural uses of soil as well as the latest green methodologies in both agricultural and horticultural practice from the perspective of farmers, horticulturalists, environmentalists and others who are concerned about how soils work and how they can be used most effectively. This edition further examines nutrient management and best practices with the latest updates on legal issues and government programs that make it a useful resource now and invaluable reference for the future.Table of Contents1. The Importance of Soil. 2. Soil Origin and Development. 3. Soil Classification and Survey. 4. Physical Properties of Soil. 5. Life in the Soil. 6. Organic Matter. 7. Soil Water. 8. Water Conservation. 9. Drainage and Irrigation. 10. Soil Fertility. 11. Soil pH and Salinity. 12. Plant Nutrition. 13. Soil Sampling and Testing. 14. Fertilizers. 15. Organic Amendments. 16. Tillage and Cropping Systems. 17. Horticultural Uses of Soil. 18. Soil Conservation. 19. Urban Soil. 20. Government Agencies and Programs. Appendices. 1. Some Basic Chemistry. 2. Soil Orders of the United States. 3. Soil Horizon Symbol Suffixes. 4. Land Evaluation. 5. Preferred Soil Characteristics for Selected Trees. Glossary. Index.

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Book SynopsisThis new book provides comprehensive coverage of sustainable sweet cherry production including global trends, improved varieties and rootstocks, orchard establishment and management, the physiology of growth and cropping, and protecting the crop from adverse climates, pests, and diseases. Sweet cherries are a specialty crop, subject to significant production risks for growers, yet with high potential market returns due to strong consumer demand for the fruit's intensely enjoyable flavor and nutraceutical benefits. Written by a renowned team of experts, this book emphasizes fresh market sweet cherry production practices based on scientific principles. It serves as a resource for a scientific foundational understanding of cherry tree growth and fruit development, providing the keys to both reasoned choice of orchard practices and the solution of future problems across a wide range of growing conditions and environments. The book: - Covers improved sweet cherry varieties and rootstocks. - Describes state-of-the-art tree training and production systems. - Considers production risk management technologies and decisions. Heavily illustrated and presented in full color throughout, Sweet Cherries is written with practical details and underlying physiological concepts for use by beginning and established fruit growers, consultants, and advisors, in addition to students and professionals in horticulture.Table of Contents1: Introduction 2: Cherry Flowering, Fruiting, and Cultivars 3: Sweet Cherry Rootstocks 4: Planning a New Cherry Orchard 5: Orchard Establishment and Production 6: Sweet Cherry Pruning Fundamentals 7: Sweet Cherry Training Systems 8: Managing the Orchard Environment 9: Fruit Ripening and Harvest 10: Managing Orchard Pests 11: Managing Orchard Pathogens and Disorders 12: The Future of Cherry Production

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Book SynopsisTo 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 strategies used to produce these are increasingly based on our knowledge of relevant science, particularly genetics, but involves a multidisciplinary understanding that optimizes the approaches taken. Principles of Plant Genetics and Breeding, 2nd Edition introduces both classical and molecular tools for plant breeding. Topics such as biotechnology in plant breeding, intellectual property, risks, emerging concepts (decentralized breeding, organic breeding), and more are addressed in the new, updated edition of this text. Industry highlight boxes are included throughout the text to contextualize the information given through the professional experiences of plant breeders. The final chapters provide a useful referenceTrade Review“This is an excellent textbook for students and teachers of plant breeding." (Expl Agric, 1 January 2013)Table of ContentsPreface, ix Acknowledgements, xi Industry highlights boxes, xiii Industry highlights boxes: authors, xv Section 1 Overview and historical perspectives, 1 1 Introduction, 3 2 History of plant breeding, 22 Section 2 Population and quantitative genetic principles, 41 3 Introduction to concepts of population genetics, 43 4 Introduction to quantitative genetics, 63 Section 3 Reproductive systems, 95 5 Introduction to reproduction and autogamy, 97 6 Allogamy, 121 7 Hybridization, 131 8 Clonal propagation and in vitro culture, 146 Section 4 Germplasm for breeding, 171 9 Variation: types, origin and scale, 173 10 Plant domestication, 185 11 Plant genetic resources, 199 Section 5 Breeding objectives, 227 12 Yield and morphological traits, 229 13 Quality traits, 246 14 Breeding for resistance to diseases and insect pests, 260 15 Breeding for resistance to abiotic stresses, 280 Section 6 Selection methods, 301 16 Breeding self-pollinated species, 303 17 Breeding cross-pollinated species, 337 18 Breeding hybrid cultivars, 355 19 Breeding clonally propagated species, 374 Section 7 Molecular breeding, 383 20 Molecular markers, 385 21 Mapping of genes, 402 22 Marker assisted selection, 424 23 Mutagenesis in plant breeding, 436 24 Polyploidy in plant breeding, 452 25 Molecular genetic modifications and genome-wide genetics, 470 Section 8 Marketing and societal issues in breeding, 489 26 Performance evaluation for crop cultivar release, 491 27 Seed certification and commercial seed release, 511 28 Regulatory and legal issues, 523 29 Value-driven concepts and social concerns, 543 30 International plant breeding efforts, 556 Section 9 Breeding selected crops, 575 31 Breeding wheat, 577 32 Breeding corn, 591 33 Breeding rice, 606 34 Breeding sorghum, 617 35 Breeding soybean, 629 36 Breeding peanut, 639 37 Breeding potato, 647 38 Breeding cotton, 657 39 Breeding tomato, 667 40 Breeding cucumber, 679 41 Breeding roses, 682 Supplementary chapters: review of genetic statistical principles, 689 1 Plant cellular organization and genetic structure: an overview, 691 2 Common statistical methods in plant breeding, 707 Glossary of terms, 726 Appendix 1: Conversion rates, 731 Index, 732

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Book SynopsisAnyone who observes fruit trees may wonder how or why they behave in specific ways. Some trees grow upright while others have a spreading habit. Some produce many flowers and small immature fruit only to drop most of the fruit later on; others grow more strongly on their sunny side than their shady side. It is common to ascribe such behavior to the tree as a whole and state that trees preferentially "allocate" resources to specific organs. However, this is the wrong approach to understanding tree functioning and behavior. Trees are not in control of what they do. What trees do and how they function is shaped by the individual organs that make up the tree, not by the tree as a whole. The genetic code only indirectly determines the habit, structure and behavior of a tree by defining the behavioral and functional limits of the component organs, tissues and cells. Unlike animals that have a mechanism for collective control of the whole organism - a central nervous system - trees (and plants in general) are more appropriately considered as collections of semi-autonomous organs. These organs are dependent on one another for resources, such as water, energy and nutrients, but control their own destiny. This book presents a clear set of integrative concepts for understanding the overall physiology and growth of temperate deciduous fruit trees. The emphasis is on overarching principles rather than detailed descriptions of tree physiology or differences among the numerous species of fruit trees. Although the focus is on deciduous fruit trees, many aspects apply to evergreen fruit trees and trees that grow naturally in unmanaged situations. Highly relevant for students and researchers in pomology, horticulture and plant sciences, the book is also suitable for practitioners, extension staff, and novice fruit tree growers.Table of Contents1: Introduction 2: Energy capture and carbon assimilation 3: Uptake and assimilation of nutrient resources 4: The structure of trees 5: The carbohydrate economy of fruit trees 6: Understanding the shoot sink 7: Application of shoot growth rules for understanding responses to pruning 8: Understanding the root sink 9: Understanding the fruit sink 10: Understanding the long-term storage sink 11: Integration of tree source and sink activities

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Book SynopsisPlant Science for Gardeners is the key to growing better plants. This easy introduction to plant biology and chemistry gives you the knowledge and confidence to analyze problems, find solutions, and make better decisions in the garden to optimize plant health and productivity. Learn the science and ditch the rules!Trade Review"Robert Pavlis hit the nail on the head: know the science and you can grow anything. Plant Science for Gardeners, Pavlis' latest, is a sure (and enjoyable) way to learn that science. Mind you, Pavlis is not just a gardener who knows his science, he is a great science writer who does a fabulous job of making science fun. I am quite sure you are one read away from being a much better gardener." — Jeff Lowenfels, author, DIY Autoflowering Cannabis and Teaming with Microbes "A work of genuine importance by an author for whom the phrase "received wisdom" is a contradiction in terms. You will never take horticultural lore at face value again." — James Armitage, editor, The Plant Review, magazine of the Royal Horticultural Society "Knowing just how plants work is an interesting and useful way to ratchet up your gardening game and Robert Pavlis has provided that story in his engaging new book Plant Science for Gardeners. Read it and your garden will blossom, literally and figuratively." — Lee Reich, author, Growing Figs in Cold Climates and The Ever Curious Gardener "Robert Pavlis has provided another detailed, yet accessible, addition to gardeners' home libraries. Be sure to give Plant Science for Gardeners an honored place on your bookshelves, next to Mr. Pavlis' groundbreaking Garden Myths series." — Rebecca Martin, technical editor, Mother Earth News magazine "Plant Science for Gardeners is at once easy to read and comprehensive in presentation. Robert Pavlis has updated and made accessible information that in the past I have gleaned here and there from old textbooks and the odd gardening book. It's a great reference and a fascinating read. This book will be the next gift I buy for my budding botanist granddaughter!" — Darrell Frey, author, The Bioshelter Market Garden, co-author, The Food Forest Handbook "Whether you grow plants for fun or for profit, Plant Science for Gardeners does a great job of explaining how plants work without overcomplicating it. This is an excellent book not only for the basics, but also to explain some of the lesser known aspects of plants. Whether you've taken plant biology and physiology or not, it is a good read for anyone who's interested in plants, and to keep on the shelf as a reference for when you forget the difference between a node and internode. Get this book to understand what to do to keep your plants healthy and why." — Andrew Mefferd, editor and publisher, Growing for Market magazine, author, The Organic No-Till Farming RevolutionTable of ContentsIntroduction Introduction to Plant Science Organization of the Book Terms Used in This Book 1. Plant Basics Cells Xylem and Phloem Photosynthesis Plant Myth: Plants Raise the Oxygen Level in Homes ATP and the Energy Cycle Respiration Meristematic Cells Classification of Plants 2. Roots Root Basics Types of Roots Plant Myth: Feeder Roots Are Located Under the Dripline Effect of Gravity Cut Roots and Side Roots Plant Myth: Circulating Roots Continue to Circulate Conditions That Affect Root Growth Plant Myth: Transplant Solutions Grow Better Roots Root Growth in Winter Absorption of Water and Nutrients Plant Myth: Is Soil pH Important? Roots and Microbes Plant Myth: Purchased Mycorrhizal Fungi Are Good for Plants Plant Myth: Roots Grow Towards Water The Rhizosphere 3. Stems The Outer Structure of Stems Internal Structure of Stems Trichomes Buds How Stems Grow The Importance of Photosynthesis Underground Stems Plant Myth: Plant Bulbs after the Ground Is Frozen Plant Myth: Bearded Iris Should Be Planted with Rhizome Showing 4. Leaves Leaf Structure How Sun Affects Leaves Why Are Some Leaves Red? Plant Myth: Evergreen Needles and Oak Leaves Are Acidic Functionality of Damaged Leaves Natural Pesticides Signaling Between Plants Pest-Proof Leaves Water Stress and Wilting Leaves Leaf Abscission Variegated Leaves 5. Flowers Parts of a Flower Pollination What Causes Flowering? Why Do Plants Not Flower? Plant Myth: High Phosphate Grows More Blooms Tough Love for Plants Attracting Pollinators Enjoy the Bracts Dioecious and Monoecious Plants 6. Fruits and Seeds What Is a Fruit? The Importance of Fruit Different Types of Fruits Fruit Development Seed Development Suckering Tomato Plants Seeds from Non-Flowering Plants Soil Seed Bank 7. The Whole Plant Life Cycle of Plants Plant Dormancy Movement of Water Movement of Nutrients Plant Myth: Leaves Can Be Used to ID Nutrient Deficiencies Movement of Sugars Seasonal Sharing of Resources Overcoming Physical Damage How Do Plants Get Taller? Following the Sun How Light Affects Plant Growth Gravity 8. Woody Plants What Are Woody Plants? Structure of Woody Stems Where Does Wood Come From? Plant Myth: Newly Planted Trees Need to Be Staked Storage of Sugars Taproots vs. Fibrous Roots Composition of Wood Apical Dominance Healing Damage Plant Myth: Damage on Trees Should Be Painted Conifers 9. Environmental Factors Garden Hardiness Zones Dealing with Cold Protecting Plants from Cold Dealing with Heat Dealing with Water Extremes Adaptability of Plants How Climate Change Affects Gardens 10. Growing from Seeds When Is Seed Mature? The Seed Germination Process The Mysterious Cotyledons Why Do Seeds Stay Dormant? Breaking Dormancy Plant Myth: Seeds Can Have Double Dormancy Seed Storage Best Method for Starting Seeds Indoors 11. Selecting Seeds Basic Genetics Hybrids vs. Heirlooms GMO Seeds Days to Maturity Buying Unusual Seeds 12. Vegetative Reproduction Natural Vegetative Reproduction Rooted Stems and Leaves Artificial Vegetative Reproduction Plant Myth: Homemade Rooting Hormones Work Well Grafting 13. Plant Names Why Use Botanical Names? Naming Conventions The Proper Way to Name Your Plants Index About the Author Connect with Robert Pavlis About New Society Publishers

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Book SynopsisA fully illustrated and authoritative guide to herbology by Catherine Conway-Payne, the Course Director for the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh’s Herbology diploma. A full guide to numerous herbology recipes, best practise and history. Organised by season. Fully illustrated with both photography and artwork showing plants in the wild and the end results of numerous recipes.

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Book SynopsisMedicinal plants and plant-derived medicine are widely used in traditional cultures all over the world and they are becoming increasingly popular in modern society as natural alternatives to synthetic chemicals. As more and more natural remedies are being commercialised, there is a need for a user-friendly reference guide to the plants and their products. The book gives the reader a bird's eye view of more than 350 of the best known medicinal plants of the world and their uses, in a compact, colourful and scientifically accurate reference text. It provides quick answers to the most obvious questions: Where does this plant originate? What does it look like? In which culture is it traditionally used? What is it used for? Which chemical compounds does it contain? How safe is it? What is known about its pharmacological activity? What evidence is there that it is effective? The authors also provide short overviews of the various health conditions for which medicinal plants are used and the active compounds (secondary metabolites) found in the plants and their modes of actions. This new edition has an additional 30 plant species, many new and improved photographs and the text has been fully updated to reflect the latest regulatory status of each plant.Table of Contents1: Preface 2: Introduction 3: Medicine Systems of the World 4: Plant Parts Used 5: Dosage Forms 6: Use of Medicinal Plant Products 7: Active Ingredients 8: Quality Control and Safety 9: Efficacy of Medicinal Plant Products 10: Regulation of Herbal Remedies and Phytomedicines 11: The Plants in Alphabetical Order 12: Health Disorders and Medicinal Plants 13: Overview of Secondary Metabolites and Their Effects 14: Quick Guide to Commercialised Medicinal Plants 15: Glossary

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Book SynopsisRanunculus offers advice on how to care for and propagate these colourful cultivated members of the buttercup family. Naomi Slade explores a wide range of ranunculus species and cultivars, all beautifully photographed by Georgianna Lane in their technicolour glory from palest pink to deep burgundy via white, orange, red and yellow. Pert as a rosebud and blousy as a dahlia, Ranunculus asiaticus is the flower of the moment. From ancestors that grew wild in the eastern Mediterranean, these Persian buttercups have been bred and selected to create fully double blooms; with layers of delicate, tissue-paper petals sculpted to perfection and available in a range of colours to suit any occasion. The buttercup family is a huge and diverse one, however, and the genus Ranunculus contains not just these exotic florists’ darlings, but a whole range of their close relatives too. Some are familiar: when fields and lawns are sprinkled with golden meadow buttercups, we can be sure that spring has arrived. Yet there are also rare mountain blooms, perched on crags and fed by the melting snow, and forms that thrive in pond margins or flourish in fast-flowing streams. Naomi Slade explores the world of buttercups, from their wild origins to their most successfully cultivated and most popular forms. Some are easy to grow, some less so, and this book offers tips and advice to help the reader embrace not just those near-wild forms that lend themselves to naturalistic planting schemes, and the exquisite, collectible alpines, but also the brilliant, desirable, Persian buttercups that are so perfect for cutting and arranging.Trade ReviewNaomi Slade ‘goes the extra mile, giving us added bits of useful information that can really help gardeners develop their practical knowledge.’ – Garden Media Guild Award Winner 2022 ‘A colourful, informative book that is an inspiring read for anyone who loves these luxurious, abundant blooms..' – Gardens Illustrated For Dahlias: 'A comprehensive, quick-reference guide. This is a visually stunning book with superb photography, which makes it a beautiful experience to turn each page – a great introduction to the genus.' – Gardens Illustrated Magazine 'Simply glorious.' – Daily Mail Weekend 'Handsomely produced and lushly illustrated.' – The Irish Times For Hydrangeas: 'Instantly re-educates and inspires, leaving one determined to uproot half the garden and replant it with hydrangeas.' – The Sunday Times For Peonies: ‘Simply flicking through the pages … is a sensualist’s dream.’ – The Sunday Times

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Book SynopsisIn recent years there has been a much greater appreciation of the enormous contribution that hedges make to the countryside. Today, their beauty, their ability to provide wind protection and contain livestock, their environmental importance and their significance as a wildlife habitat, are all widely recognized. Not surprisingly, this transformation in the way we view hedges has, in turn, produced a welcome revival in the ancient craft of hedgelaying. Whether you own hedges, are thinking of growing them, or just have an interest in hedgerows this fascinating, well-illustrated book will be of value to you. Hedges and Hedgelaying - A Guide to Planting, Management and Conservation contains of wealth of practical information and covers: The selection of hedgerow shrubs and trees and the associated significance of soil types and topography. The planting of hedges and the necessary preparation work. The use of trees int he hedgerow and the value of field margins. Weed, pest and disease control, and hedge cutting, maintenance and protection. The craft of hedgelaying and the tools and processes involved.

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Book SynopsisIn 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 plants, this advanced textbook outlines the management techniques that help supply those needs. Chapters discuss a range of practices and methods to cope with stress under both normal and less than optimum conditions, providing the decision making tools for improvement based on changing environmental conditions. This book presents a unique perspective of both science and practical management principles that will be applicable to all turfgrass sectors.Table of Contents1: Diagnosing Plant Need 2: Managing Plant stress 3: Encouraging photosynthesis 4: Carbohydrate Assimilation 5: Why C3 and C4 grasses require different management 6: Management practices and plant physiology 7: The importance of light and managing shade 8: Adjusting nutrition to the environment 9: Managing water and water stress 10: Adjusting for temperature stress 11: Soil and sand 12: The ecology of turfgrass management 13: Managing competition among plant species 14: Managing competition among turf and its pests 15: Making the right decisions

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Book SynopsisAndrea Wulf was born India and moved to Germany as a child. She trained as a design historian at the Royal College of Art and is the co-author (with Emma Gieben-Gamal) of This Other Eden: Seven Great Gardens and 300 Years of English History. She has written for the Sunday Times, the Financial Times, Mail on Sunday, The Garden, the Architects' Journal, and regularly reviews for several newspapers, including the Guardian and the Times Literary Supplement. She is a regular contributor to BBC radio and television.Trade ReviewThis absorbing and delightful book about 18th-century botanists stands out among histories of plant hunting ... Works superbly -- Jenny Uglow * Sunday Telegraph *Rounded, generous and exhaustively researched ... She is very adept at telling a good story, and in the history and origins of gardening she has found the perfect vehicle ... An excellent, hugely entertaining and instructive tale, and Wulf tells it very well -- Mark Cocker * The Guardian *Wondrous ... I have learned so much from her book -- Jon Snow, Channel Four NewsA delightful book ... Remarkably vivid -- Adrian TinniswoodEngrossing ... A gripping story, told here with grace and aplomb -- Tim Richardson * Country Life *

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Book SynopsisA classic in the literature of herbal medicine, this book explains in simple terms the commonly occurring chemical constituents of medicinal plants, and how these react with the human body. The major classes of plant constituents, such as phenols, terpenes and polysaccharides, are described both in terms of their chemical structures and their pharmacological activities. The last 20 years has seen huge growth in research output in phytochemistry, and this edition has been thoroughly revised to incorporate up-to-date research. It contains a new chapter on resins and cannabinoids, and additional content on macrocarpals, essential oil chemotypes, mushroom polysaccharides, phytochemical synergy, and toxicology of phytochemicals. Features include: · Over 200 diagrams of chemical structures · Coverage of energetics, synergism and the emerging field of network pharmacology · New content on seaweeds and fungi, and polyphenol-rich foods · References to primary research literature in pharmacy, pharmacology, chemistry, plant biology, molecular biology, integrative medicine and many other disciplines Written by an experienced herbal practitioner, The Constituents of Medicinal Plants has become a standard textbook for courses on plant-based medicine. It is also an essential desktop reference for health practitioners, lecturers, researchers, producers, and anyone with an interest in how medicinal herbs work.Table of Contents1: Introduction to Phytochemistry 2: Phenols 3: Polyphenols – tannins and flavonoids 4: Glycosides 5: Terpenes 6: Triterpenoids and saponins 7: Resins and cannabinoids 8: Essential oils 9: Polysaccharides 10: Alkaloids 11: Plant lipids and alklylamides

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Book SynopsisThe Illustrated Plant Glossary is a comprehensive glossary of over 4000 terms related to plant sciences, featuring superb colour illustrations to aid comprehension of many of the plant terms. The topics covered in this glossary include anatomy, angiosperms, bryophytes, chemistry, cytology, family specific terms, ferns and fern allies, flowers, fruit, genetics, gymnosperms, habit and growth, habitat and ecology, indumentum, inflorescence, leaves, reproduction, roots, seeds, systematics and more. The Illustrated Plant Glossary sets a new standard in glossaries and is a must-have reference for plant scientists, plant science teachers and students, libraries, horticulturalists, ecologists, gardeners and naturalists.

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Book SynopsisThis full-color introduction to agronomy and crop science offers both traditional agricultural students and students with nonagricultural backgrounds a timely look at the principles of crop science, sustainable agriculture, and a host of related societal issues. A must-read text for anyone interested in what are arguably the most profoundly important issues of our time, INTRODUCTION TO AGRONOMY, second edition addresses the basics of safe and sustainable food and fiber production as well as big picture topics such as energy, ecology, and environmental quality. Throughout the text, readers will find information and illustrations on the latest agricultural methods, regulations, and practices--and how each is impacting our society and each individual within it.Trade Review1. History of Agriculture. 2. Agriculture Today. 3. Feeding the World. 4. Classifying and Naming Crops. 5. Food and Energy from Plants. 6. Chemistry of Food and Plants. 7. Plant Anatomy and Morphology. 8. Plant Physiology and Growth. 9. Improving Plants. 10. Environment. 11. Agroecosystems. 12. Soils. 13. Cropping Systems. 14. Tillage and Crop Establishment. 15. Weeds. 16. Plant Disease and Insects. 17. Harvesting. 18. Organic Agriculture. 19. Crop Profiles: Grasses. 20. Crop Profiles: Legumes. 21. Crop Profiles: Other Crops. Appendix I: Scientific and Common Names. Appendix II: Metric Conversion Chart. Appendix III: Bushel Weights. Glossary. Index.Table of Contents1. History of Agriculture. 2. Agriculture Today. 3. Feeding the World. 4. Classifying and Naming Crops. 5. Food and Energy from Plants. 6. Chemistry of Food and Plants. 7. Plant Anatomy and Morphology. 8. Plant Physiology and Growth. 9. Improving Plants. 10. Environment. 11. Agroecosystems. 12. Soils. 13. Cropping Systems. 14. Tillage and Crop Establishment. 15. Weeds. 16. Plant Disease and Insects. 17. Harvesting. 18. Organic Agriculture. 19. Crop Profiles: Grasses. 20. Crop Profiles: Legumes. 21. Crop Profiles: Other Crops. Appendix I: Scientific and Common Names. Appendix II: Metric Conversion Chart. Appendix III: Bushel Weights. Glossary. Index.

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Book Synopsis'A fascinating exploration of human greed and self-delusion and also a tribute to our ageless search for beauty' DEBORAH MOGGACH.Trade Review[Dash] has the storyteller's knack of making his readers feel present in the sweaty, smoke-filled taverns of Haalem ... a shining tribute to this extraordinary flower * TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT *A marvellous parable of greed, skulduggery, opulence, extravagance and retribution -- Simon SinghA fascinating exploration of human greed and self-delusion and also a tribute to our ageless search for beauty -- Deborah MoggachDetailed and highly readable * DAILY TELEGRAPH *An enthusiastic historian's view of the subject with lots of colourful detail -- Jan Morris, Books of the Year * INDEPENDENT *I can't remember the last time I read a plant book or a gardening book that was such a page-turner. The story is a gift, of course - but the grip lies in the telling ... Such is the artistry of the writing that you will mop it all up, sponge like, and absorb it as you pursue the twists and turns of the story * HORTUS *A fine chapter of social history - enticing, splendidly written and informative * KIRKUS *Gripping ... a happy weight of detail * GUARDIAN *The fast-paced text brings to life the excitement caused in Europe by the introduction of this exotic flower from the East * BBC GARDENERS' WORLD *

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An exhaustive exposition of propagating methods, from growing from seed to cuttings, grafting, layering, and tissue culture. It is based on the actual working methods of successful propagators worldwide and presents detailed explanations and illustrations of the procedures used. This book is only available through print on demand. All interior art is black and white. 

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Book SynopsisCoppice Agroforestry is a comprehensive guide to resprout silviculture – coppicing, pollarding, shredding, and pleaching hardwood trees for firewood, building materials, furniture, basketry, and more. Covers coppice history, biology, ecology, products, woodland economics, and agroforestry system design and management.Trade Review"Mark's magnum opus has finally landed and it is well worth the wait! Packed with historical background and detailed research, this has to be the most comprehensive text on coppice silviculture. Supported by Mark's practical knowledge and understanding of the importance of ecological design, he weaves the ancient knowledge of practical craft and coppice management into future sustainable land use systems. A wealth of appendices will appeal to those planning future forests and agroforestry systems, and above all he entices the reader to sharpen a billhook and begin to coppice." — Ben Law, woodsman, eco-builder, and author, The Woodland Way and Woodland Craft "Without a doubt the finest work on the history and the "how" and the "why" of coppice forestry, a widespread practice of the past that will no doubt play a crucial role in our future. Learn how we can harvest trees and still have forests, too!" — Mark Shepard, coppice agroforester, author, Restoration Agriculture and Water for any Farm "This classic book covers the ancient and much forgotten craft of coppicing. This essential sustainable skill not only must be revived but also expanded to suit new geographies and species and create more possibilities than ever before. Mark has written a book you should purchase for both your future security and that of your grandchildren." — Geoff Lawton, permaculture consultant, designer, teacher, and speaker (permacultureconsultants.com) "Coppicing is an essential component of climate-friendly agriculture and land management. Coppice Agroforestry is a comprehensive guide, based on science and practical experience, to a truly perennial system for producing diverse wood products. Krawczyk's book will be inspiring readers to coppice for decades to come." — Eric Toensmeier, author, The Carbon Farming Solution, co-author, Edible Forest Gardens "Rich in history, culture, botany, and practice, this remarkable work shows exceptional scholarship, dedication, and experience. Krawczyk, who has bridged the Atlantic world, is a worthy successor to Rackham, and just the interpreter of coppice North Americans need to create their own thriving backwoods industries. Ten years in the making, it could not be more timely. Buy it. Read it. Live it." — Peter Bane, author, The Permaculture Handbook, executive director, Permaculture Institute of North America "If you own forested land and want to manage it sustainably, this book is a must-read. It's teeming with useful information that will help build a sustainable future and help readers become more self-sufficient." — Dan Chiras, author, The Chinese Greenhouse, The Homeowner's Guide to Renewable Energy, and Power from the Sun "A masterwork of research and practice by a tree craftsman whose life partnership with trees started young and never stopped. This manual is vast, practical, and astonishing in depth and relevance. It will likely be the go-to authority on utilizing trees in coppicing contexts for many decades to come. It is also a relevant resource for anyone in woody plant horticulture, agroforestry, and ecological restoration as a whole." — Ben Falk, author, The Resilient Farm and Homestead "A well-written and comprehensive body of work that celebrates a commonly referenced but often misunderstood facet of perennial polyculture farming. Krawczyk's subject mastery and the delight with which he shares it will surely advance the field of coppice silviculture, and inspire use of the techniques he commands and cherishes." — Dr. John Munsell, professor and forest management extension specialist, Virginia Tech "Krawczyk's writing is a pleasure to consume and the breadth of information is a testament to his lifetime of devotion to the topic. The abundance of pictures, diagrams, and charts helps any reader chart a course to successful coppicing and envision a future where resprout agriculture persists in landscapes everywhere." — Steve Gabriel, farmer, author, Silvopasture, and co-author Farming the Woods Table of ContentsDedication Acknowledgments Preface Foreword Introduction: What Is Coppice? What Is It? Dissecting Our Definition Why Coppice? Why Is It Nonexistent Here? Why Do It Today? Home and Community Scale Energy Security Local Livelihoods and a Culture of Craft Preserving Native Forests Leaving a Legacy Why Not? Purpose of This Book PART 1: HISTORY, BIOLOGY, SYSTEMS, AND ECONOMY Chapter 1: A Cultural History of Coppice Agroforestry Coppice: An Essential Prehistoric Resource The Landscapes of Prehistoric Europe and Early Evidence of Coppice Resprouts in Pre-contact North America Coppice in Europe: From Subsistence Resource to Market Commodity Roman Legacies: Industrial-scale Copses and Sweet Chestnut Medieval Woodlands: Composition, Patterns, and Protection The Manorial System: Private Ownership and Wooded Commons Coppice in the Emerging Market Economy Charcoal for Industry Boosts Coppice Production Shifting Products, Markets, and Management The Near Extinction of Coppicing The Rise of Modern Forestry Coppice in Colonial and Industrial North America? Revival? Coppicing for the 22nd Century European Revival Recapitulation: Crafting Regenerative Resprout Silviculture Chapter 2: The Anatomy and Physiology of Woody Plants Woody Plant Organs and Tissues Primary Organs: Crown, Trunk, and Roots Woody Plant Forms: Overall Aboveground Architecture Meristems: Tissues Capable of Division Wood and Bark: Tissues of the Trunk Tree Growth, Development, Life Span, and Decay Generalized Growth Pattern: Nested Cones Woody Plant Growth Habits: Above- and Belowground Plant Growth Patterns The Timing and Pattern of Seasonal Growth Tree Health and Life Span: An Energetic Balancing Act Sprouts and Resprouts The Adaptive Utility of the Ability to Resprout Anatomy and Physiology of Angiosperm Sprouting Conclusion Chapter 3: Ecology of Coppice Systems The Economy of Forest Ecosystems Natural Communities and Forest Cover Types Effects of Coppice on Community Ecology and Biodiversity Key Differences Between Coppice and High Forest Forest Growth Stages Forest Gap Formation Effects of Disturbance on Ground Layer Populations Growth Stages and Microclimate Effects of Access Rides and Woodland Roadways Coppice and Bird Species Coppice and Small Mammal Populations Coppice and Deer Coppice and Invertebrates Butterflies Deadwood Nutrient Dynamics in Coppice Woods Soil-Water Dynamics A Conservation Panacea? Chapter 4: Woodland Management Systems Systems Framework Species Economy Disturbance Severity Disturbance Chronology Landscape Pattern Resprout Silviculture Systems both Historic and Modern Adding Trees to Fields Woodland-based Systems Other Types of Resprout Silviculture Shredding Stooling Own-root Fruit Trees Stump Culture or Coppiced Christmas Trees Silvicultural Foundations of High Forest Management High Forest Management Systems Putting it All Together: Choosing the Right System for Your Landscape and Needs Chapter 5: Coppice Economics and Products Markets The Value-added Continuum Business Development Working Along the Value-added Continuum from Low to High Woodchips: Biofuel, Soil-improving Mulches, Woodchip-Clay Fodder Fuelwood Faggots Charcoal Carbon Farming Garden Products Holiday Ornamentation Culinary and Medicinal Mushrooms Food/Medicine/Wine Fencing Shelterbelts/Windbreaks/Soundbreaks Hedges Specialized Traditional Crafts Baskets Rustic Furniture Green Woodworking Building and Construction Materials Buildings Modern Product Potential Matching Production Systems to Regional Climate and Production Needs Financial Assistance to Support Coppice Management Forestry Cooperatives Conclusion PART II: 21st CENTURY COPPICE: A MODERN INTEGRATION Chapter 6: Listening to the Land: The Art of Ecological Design A Synthesis of Strategies The Silvicultural Standard: Forest Management Plans Working with a Professional: The Role of Foresters Goals and Management Objectives Mapping GIS Mapping Mapping Forest Stands Site Analysis Yeomans' Scale of Permanence Stand-specific Assessments System Design Cant Size, Rotation Length, and Layout The Circulatory System: Access and Extraction Routes Water Sources and Supply Fodder and Fence System Design Basket Willow Systems Managing for Wildlife A Coppice Pattern Language: Design Details and Criteria Designing Cultivated Ecologies: Multistoried, Multifunctional Guild Design Temporal Design: Cant Establishment and Harvest Schedules Putting Down the Pencil and Picking Up the Shovel Chapter 7: Getting Started: Establishing Coppice on Your Land Woodland Conversion Existing Stand Dynamics and Their Effects on Cant Development Natural Regeneration: Restocking Forest Stands Prescribed Burns Conclusion Field Transformation Species Layout and Spacing Ground Prep Planting Techniques Planting a Hedgerow Maintenance and Protection Tree Shelters Irrigation Projecting Costs Keeping Records Is Key Chapter 8: Coppice Management and Harvest First Harvest Cycle: Coppice Establishment When to Cut Where to Cut When to Initiate Coppicing Pollarding Preparing a Tree for Pollarding How and Where to Cut Accessing and Harvesting Pollards Timing Disturbance Chronology Managing Hedgerows The Art of Hedgelaying Tools and Felling Techniques Specialized Pollarding Tools Felling Snedding or Limbing Cross-cutting and Product Selection Extraction Storing Products Cant Management Maintenance Inputs Stand Improvement Pest and Weed Control Access Restoring Overstood Coppice Epilogue Appendix 1: Additional Resources Appendix 2: Yield and Species-by-Use Tables Species-by-Use Table Bibliography Endnotes Glossary Bibliography Index About the Author A Note About the Publisher

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Book SynopsisRare, unique and irreplaceable - precious native rainforests occupy a precariously small part of Australia while retaining a remarkable level of both biological and chemical diversity unrivalled by any other ecosystem. Australia's ancient history and traditions are intimately intertwined with the rainforest plants that humans have utilised as both food and medicine. Phytochemistry of Australia's Tropical Rainforest is a record of this history and details how our understanding of these plants has led to the discovery of anaesthetics, analgesics, steroids, antimalarials and more. It provides an insight into the habitat, ecology and family associations of hundreds of species and explores their future therapeutic potential, alongside phytochemical studies of the ancient plant lineages. Toxicological evaluations of important poisonous plants are also included. Rainforests provide shelter for unique flora and fauna that are counted among the rarest species on Earth, many of which are illustrated in this book. This comprehensive work is an essential reference for phytochemists, ethnobotanists and those with an interest in rainforests and their medicinal and botanical potential.Table of Contents1: Tropical Rainforests: Tales of Plunder and Protection 2: Primeval Links to the Modern World 3: Timeless Treasures: Gondwana and the Rainforest Refuge 4: Ancient Gymnosperms 5: Pines and Podocarps: Environmental Refugees 6: Magnoliids: Survivors from Prehistory 7: Myristica: Nutmeg and Mace 8: Antipodean Phytochemicals 9: Phytochemistry of the Laurels 10: Rare and Toxic Rainforest Walnuts 11: Annonaceae: Poisons, Parasites and Pesticides 12: Spices of Ancient Origins 13: Birthworts and Butterflies

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Book SynopsisThe cut flower and foliage industry is a global business with major production locations in North America, South America, Central America, East Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. Few other horticulture crops are as ubiquitous, yet the production techniques and challenges are universal. This book describes the main international production locations and markets, including current trends and directions. The focus is on production in protected cultivation. The major species - including rose, chrysanthemum, carnation, orchid and gerbera - dominate the global market and these are individually explored in detail. Specialty species and cut foliages are also addressed, as well as significant details of production, including irrigation and fertilization, disease and disease management, and biological control of pests. Finally, the postharvest chapter covers details of harvesting, transporting and delivering high quality flowers that provide an excellent vase life. Highly illustrated with color photos throughout, this is an essential resource for students and researchers in horticulture, growers and producers, and those in the floriculture industry.Table of Contents1: The Global Cut Flower and Foliage Marketplace 2: Major Cut Flowers 3: Cut Foliages 4: Specialty Cuts 5: Irrigation and Fertilization 6: Diseases and Disease Management 7: Biological Control of Pests 8: Postharvest Management

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Book SynopsisFully updated with new content and full-colour figures, the second edition of this successful book reflects developments and growth in our knowledge of carrots and related crops worldwide. It covers the scientific basis of their biology and production, with updated technical crop management content. This new edition is divided into three sections: the first considers the crops' importance and main features; the second focuses on carrot, from genetic diversity and breeding to cropping systems, pest and disease management, quality, postharvest and valorization; and the third presents the main aspects of 13 other cultivated Apiaceae. Containing a dedicated chapter on root-quality plus new chapters on organic production and consumer expectations, this book also: Highlights both unique and shared characteristics among cultivated Apiaceae species. Describes the links between scientific principles and cropping systems. Explores the relationship between crop management and product quality. An invaluable resource for all those involved in carrot and related vegetable production, this is essential reading for producers, and horticulture, plant science and food science students, as well as researchers in these areas.Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION: CONTRIBUTIONS OF THE APIACEAE TO THE AGRICULTURAL ECONOMY AND GLOBAL CUISINES SECTION I: THE APIACEAE, A FAMILY OF VEGETABLE AND AROMATIC CROPS 1: TAXONOMY, ORIGIN AND IMPORTANCE OF THE APIACEAE FAMILY 2: BOTANY OF THE FAMILY APIACEAE 3: APIACEAE SEED PRODUCTION 4: APIACEAE, A FAMILY OF SPECIES RICH IN SECONDARY METABOLITES – AROMATIC COMPOUNDS AND MEDICINAL ATTRIBUTES SECTION II: CARROT PRODUCTION AND MANAGEMENT 5: GENETIC DIVERSITY AND MAIN CARROT TYPES 6: CARROT GENETICS AND BREEDING 7: CARROT GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT 8: CARROT PRODUCTION PRACTICES 9: INTEGRATED WEED MANAGEMENT IN CARROT 10: CARROT DISEASE MANAGEMENT 11: MANAGEMENT OF CARROT PESTS 12: CARROT DISEASES RESULTING FROM PHYTOPLASMAS AND VIRUSES 13: CARROT PHYSIOLOGICAL DISORDERS AND CROP ADAPTATION TO STRESS 14: CARROT ROOT QUALITY 15: COLD STORAGE OF CARROTS 16: ORGANIC CARROT PRODUCTION 17: CARROT ORGANOLEPTIC QUALITY AND CONSUMER EXPECTATIONS SECTION III: PRODUCTION AND USE OF OTHER APIACEAE CROPS 18: AJOWAN 19: ANGELICA 20: ARRACACHA 21: CARAWAY AND CUMIN 22: CELERIAC 23: CELERY 24: CHERVIL 25: CORIANDER 26: DILL 27: FENNEL 28: PARSLEY 29: PARSNIP 30: TUBEROUS ROOTED CHERVIL

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Book SynopsisThis wonderfully illustrated book is a snapshot of our extensive national collection of botanical books, herbarium specimens and archival material. With more than three million preserved plant specimens and 70,000 books to choose from, the selection is just a sample of the treasures we hold, offering a glimpse into this unique collection. From objects that tell tales of daring plant collectors, to specimens of plants now extinct, historical maps and diaries, a letter from Charles Darwin and innovative nature printing techniques, this book showcases an international collection that reflects the rich scientific history of Scotland and is still used every day in our work to explore, explain and conserve the world of plants. This book won runner up in the Best New Publications category of the Association for Cultural Enterprises Awards 2015.

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Book SynopsisVolume 2 of this revised edition of Tropical Fruits examines the more specialist tropical fruits such as guava, durian, mangosteen, passion fruits and palm fruits. With growing interest in the cultivation, production, study, sales and marketability of these specialist fruits, this is a timely and informative book. Topics like botany, soil and climate requirements, cultivar development, world production and harvesting and postharvest handling are covered in-depth for each crop. This practical and accessible book is an ideal text for Horticulture academics, researchers, extension workers, students, breeders, growers and policy makers.Table of Contents1: Annonas: Soursop and Rollinia 2: Breadfruit, Jackfruit, Chempedak and Marang 3: Carambola and Bilimbi 4: Durian 5: Guava 6: Mangosteen 7: Rambutan and Pulasan 8: Passion Fruit and Giant Passion Fruit 9: Palms 10: Other African Fruits: Tamarind, Marula and Ackee 11: Other Tropical Asian and Pacific Fruit 12: American Fruit 13: Index

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Book SynopsisGreenhouse cultivation has expanded in recent decades with increased demand for horticultural production. This book covers current technologies and management practices of general greenhouse production, with a particular emphasis on plastic greenhouses and vegetable growing. The author begins by addressing the natural greenhouse microclimate, in the context of managing greenhouse systems such as ventilation, cooling, heating, carbon dioxide enrichment, light management, crop physiology, greenhouse design and construction criteria. The book then moves on to cover other issues of greenhouse management including irrigation and fertilization, soil and substrate cultivation, plant protection, regulation, economic analysis, environmental impact, and post-harvest, production strategies and marketing. Providing an integrated approach to greenhouse production this practical text aims to provide clear advice on optimising the yield and quality of crops grown under greenhouse conditions.Table of Contents1: Protected Cultivation 2: The External Climate 3: The Greenhouse Climate 4: The Plastic Greenhouse 5: Greenhouse Heat Exchanges 6: Crop Physiology: Photosynthesis, Growth, Development and Productivity 7: Facilities and Active and Passive Climate Control Equipment: Low Temperature Management – Heating 8: Management of High Temperatures: Cooling 9: Air Movement in the Greenhouse: Carbon Dioxide Enrichment – Light Management 10: The Root Medium: Soil and Substrates 11: Irrigation and Fertilisation 12: Regulation and Control Systems: Computer Climate Management – Mechanization 13: Plant Protection 14: Economic and Environmental Analysis 15: Post-Harvest 16: Marketing 17: Greenhouse Production Strategies

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Book SynopsisThis 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 the benefits of using grafted transplants are now fully recognized worldwide, understanding the rootstock-scion interactions under variable environmental pressures remains vital for grafting-mediated crop improvement. In this book the authors attend to this need and explain the reasons for, and methods and applications of, grafting. Vegetable Grafting: Principles and Practices covers: · rootstock breeding, signalling, and physiological and molecular mechanisms involved in grafting; · beneficial effects of grafting including reducing disease damage and abiotic stress; · side effects relating to the impact of grafting on fruit quality; and · practical applications and speciality crops. Including high-quality colour images and written by an international team of expert authors, this book provides up-to-date scientific data and is also concerned with translating science to the field. It is an essential resource for researchers, advanced technicians, practitioners and extension workers.Table of Contents1: Introduction to vegetable grafting 1.1: Importance and use of vegetable grafting 1.2: The process of vegetable grafting 1.3: Problems associated with vegetable grafting 1.4: Conclusions 2: Genetic resources for rootstock breeding 2.1: Genetic diversity 2.2: Genebank collections 2.3: Current usage of genetic material in rootstocks 2.4: Germplasm collection of other plant families 2.5: Concluding remarks 3: Rootstock breeding: current practices and future technologies 3.1: Introduction 3.2: Stacking traits: meiosis or grafting or both? 3.3: Developing stable, core collections of germplasm for breeding 3.4: Deploying genetic diversity for rootstocks 3.5: Grafting as a tool for genetic hybridisation and chimera production 3.6: Selection of improved rootstocks 3.7: Transgenic rootstocks 3.8: Rootstock registration and commercialization 4: Rootstock-scion signalling: key factors mediating scion performance 4.1: Introduction 4.2: Current knowledge of ionic and chemical signalling between rootstock and scion 4.3: Conclusions 5: Physiological and molecular mechanisms underlying graft compatibility 5.1: Introduction 5.2: Anatomical and physiological steps during graft union development 5.3: Role of secondary metabolites at the interface in graft incompatibility 5.4: Cell-to-cell communication between graft partners 5.5: Understanding the molecular mechanisms involved in graft union formation and compatibility. 5.6: Methods for examining graft union development and compatibility 5.7: Conclusions and future perspectives 6: Grafting as agro-technology for reducing disease damage 6.1: Introduction 6.2: The first step: Managing diseases in the nursery 6.3: Disease spread from the nursery to the field, the example of powdery mildew of watermelons 6.4: Intra- and interspecific grafting and their relations to diseases 6.5: Biotic or abiotic stress? Different responses of grafted plants to environmental conditions, the case of "physiological wilt", and germplasm selection for rational breeding 6.6: Grafted plants' response to nematodes 6.7: Commercial rootstocks and unknown genetics 6.8: Different mechanisms involved in disease resistance induced by grafting 6.9: Conclusions 7: Grafting as a tool to tolerate abiotic stress 7.1: Introduction 7.2: Temperature stress 7.3: Salinity stress 7.4: Nutrient stress 7.5: Stress induced by heavy metals and metalloids 7.6: Stress by adverse soil pH 7.7: Drought and flood stress 7.8: Conclusions 8: Quality of grafted vegetables 8.1: What is quality? 8.2: Rootstock effects on fruit quality 8.3: Effects of grafting on ripening and postharvest behaviour 8.4: Bio-physiological processes affecting fruit quality 8.5: Conclusion and perspectives 9: Practical applications and speciality crops 9.1: Establishment of grafted transplant under Mediterranean climate conditions 9.2: Recommendations for the use of grafted plants in greenhouses. The case of the Netherlands 9.3: Role of grafting in speciality crops 9.4: Conclusions and future perspective of vegetable grafting 10: Index

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Book SynopsisIn recent years, with the rise of the craft beverage movement, the cider industry has been through a period of rapid commercial and non-commercial growth. Tasting and quality control is a core aspect of successful cider making and it is essential for industry and researchers to characterize cider using a standard, quantifiable metric. This book is a research-based text for understanding both the theory and practice of effectively evaluating the sensory properties of cider. The Professional Handbook of Cider Tasting includes content on the physiological basis of sensory evaluation, effective profiling of sensory evaluation, types and styles of cider, origins of cider quality attributes and direction for pairing cider with foods. The book also: - Covers a broad range of cider tasting techniques with associated technical explanations. - Provides data and research-driven information. - Contains sample sensory evaluation sheets, a tasting wheel, and guidance for creating fresh cider sensory standards and the utilization of various apple cultivars. Including a summary of the current global cider styles, this is an invaluable resource for commercial cidermakers, non-commercial cidermakers, students on cider production courses, researchers and other industry and stakeholder personnel.Table of Contents1: Introduction 2: Sensory Evaluation: The Physiological Basis 3: Sensory Evaluation: Effective Profiling 4: Types and Styles of Cider 5: Origins of Cider Quality Attributes 6: Pairing Cider with Food 7: Appendix

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Book SynopsisFran Beauman graduated with a first class degree in History from Cambridge and now writes and presents for television. Her passion for pineapples began with a childhood visit to the pineapple-shaped garden retreat at Dunmore Park in Scotland and has taken her across the world. This is her first book.Trade ReviewIt is surprising how few books there are on the history of fruits. Few topics can be more satisfyingly whole or surprisingly rich - more fruitful, in short. The pineapple's 500-year recorded history leads first-time author Fran Beauman to explore linguistics, social and economic history, colonialism, the industrial revolution, stone masonry, gardening technology and much more...Beauman jauntily rides the pineapple on through history. -- Zoe Strimpel * Financial Times *Beauman's lively book is jam-packed with details..As Beauman concludes, the pineapple's tantalising exoticism its unique shape, heady perfume, lip-stinging juices and cultural resonance ensures it remains emphatically the king of fruits * Mail on Sunday *Beauman's enthusiasm for her subject gives the book an admirable dynamism * Sunday Telegraph *

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Book SynopsisDrawing on historical and scientific accounts, as well as a rich trove of anecdotes, this title shows how scientists, amateur breeders, and countless anonymous farmers and gardeners slowly caused the evolutionary pressures of nature to be supplanted by those of human needs.Trade Review"Kingsbury's account should be required reading for students preparing for a future as a plant breeder, geneticist, or molecular biologist. Fortunately, that requirement should prove unnecessary - the book is engaging at many levels, and I expect many scientists and lay readers to pick it up on their own accord." (Science) "This engaging history of the genetic milestones and individuals that have shaped the field helps to fill a long-standing gap." (Choice) "Apart from the amazing factual content, [Hybrid] is also a tale of human endeavour that will fascinate all those who love a good story, and one that I know I shall want to return to time and again." (English Gardener) "The scope of this well-researched book is stunning; it is apparent that the work was a labor of love. Kingsbury is thorough, and each chapter is a rewarding feast of narrative and information.... Hybrid is a masterful work by an admirably ambitious author." (American Gardener) "Shoppers who shun genetically modified foods in favor of 'natural' fruits and veggies may be in for a surprise. Horticulturalist Kingsbury's lively history documents the history of human meddling with plant genes since the dawn of agriculture." (Discover)"

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Book SynopsisDrawing on historical and scientific accounts, as well as a rich trove of anecdotes, this title shows how scientists, amateur breeders, and countless anonymous farmers and gardeners slowly caused the evolutionary pressures of nature to be supplanted by those of human needs.Trade Review"Kingsbury's account should be required reading for students preparing for a future as a plant breeder, geneticist, or molecular biologist. Fortunately, that requirement should prove unnecessary - the book is engaging at many levels, and I expect many scientists and lay readers to pick it up on their own accord." (Science) "This engaging history of the genetic milestones and individuals that have shaped the field helps to fill a long-standing gap." (Choice) "Apart from the amazing factual content, [Hybrid] is also a tale of human endeavour that will fascinate all those who love a good story, and one that I know I shall want to return to time and again." (English Gardener) "The scope of this well-researched book is stunning; it is apparent that the work was a labor of love. Kingsbury is thorough, and each chapter is a rewarding feast of narrative and information.... Hybrid is a masterful work by an admirably ambitious author." (American Gardener) "Shoppers who shun genetically modified foods in favor of 'natural' fruits and veggies may be in for a surprise. Horticulturalist Kingsbury's lively history documents the history of human meddling with plant genes since the dawn of agriculture." (Discover)"

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Book SynopsisProvides a comprehensive listing of all currently accepted generic names of seed plants and all synonyms found in the modern literature, with approximately 16,000 genera and over 500 families treated separately.

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Book SynopsisCarlos Magdalena of Kew Gardens is not your average botanical horticulturist. He''s a man on a mission to save the world''s most endangered plants from destruction and thieves hunting for wealthy collectors. He is a plant messiah.From the planet''s tiniest waterlily - the Nymphaea thermarum - to Huarango trees with roots over 50 metres long, Carlos has a miraculous ability to bring breathtakingly beautiful plants back from the brink of extinction. He has travelled to the most remote and dangerous parts of the world - from the mountains of Peru to isolated Indian Ocean islands to the deepest Australian outback - in search of the rarest exotic species. Then, back in the Tropical Nursery at Kew, he uses pioneering, left-field techniques to help them grow.Now he''s here to spread the gospel. The Plant Messiah is the inspirational story of a man who has devoted - and risked - his life to save incredible species, all in the name of making this Earth a greener and haTrade ReviewThis full-throttle memoir is a window on the exploits that underpin the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew . . . reveals the rare mix of zeal and patience needed to hunt vanishing plants * Nature *Impressive, gripping and important . . . Some 30,000 plants have recorded uses for humans. Most people, the messiah preaches, are blind to these everyday miracles. This book will teach them to see * Economist *For anyone who might have considered plants dull stuff, Mr. Magdalena delivers a thrilling and inspirational account of adventures in the botanical world. * Wall Street Journal *In a world whose ecology is changing so fast, only a special kind of obsessive would concern himself with saving endangered plant species. That's Magdalena... who recounts adventures that have taken him from the Amazon to the jungles of Mauritius on a quest to preserve as much flora as he can. * New York Times Book Review *An engaging piece of work -- Charles Elliott * Literary Review *Eye-popping... The Plant Messiah reads like a detective novel. [This] is a thrillingly uplifting book. There is a beguiling energy to his prose that clearly he has in person * Daily Mail *Botany, on its face, doesn't sound particularly thrilling. This book will change your mind -- Bill McKibben, New York Times bestselling author of 'Earth: Making a Life on a Tough New Planet' and 'Radio Free Vermont'An entertaining, planterly romp around the world and a glimpse inside one of the world's great botanical institutions from this Kew botanist -- Jane Owen * Financial Times *[I]t is fascinating to follow Magdalena as he travels from remote Australian billabongs full of rare water lilies to the dry forests of western Peru, where the last gnarled huarango trees grow in the shadow of the Andes. But the greater accomplishment of The Plant Messiah is the compelling case that Magdalena makes from caring about plants in general. * Los Angeles Times *Carlos Magdalena is Kew's codebreaker * Telegraph *He has the uncanny ability to bring plants back from the brink of extinction * People of London *Carlos is an inspiration to me. He's the perfect spokesperson for the plants of the world -- Jane Goodall, primatologist and UN Messenger of PeaceCarlos has been able to achieve things with plants that no one else can do -- Richard Barley, director of horticulture, Kew

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Book SynopsisIn addition to providing a comprehensive overview of the agricultural industry and industry-based sciences, the Precision Exams Edition of Burton's AGRISCIENCE: FUNDAMENTALS AND APPLICATIONS, Sixth Edition, aligns to Precision Exams' Agricultural Science exam. The text covers essential topics such as agriscience in the information age, natural resources, integrated pest management, plant science, animal science, food science, and communication and management, giving students with a solid foundation in the basic principles and practices of agriscience. The Precision Exams Edition also features new information related to the National FFA Organization and selecting and planning an SAE; how math, science, and social studies relate to agriscience; current technologies used in the industry; career opportunities; and advice for professional success and business ownership.Table of ContentsPart 1: AGRISCIENCE IN THE INFORMATION AGE. 1. The Science of Living Things. 2. Better Living through Agriscience. 3. Biotechnology. Part II: YOU AND THE NEW MILLENNIUM. 4. Career Options in Agriscience. 5. Supervised Agricultural Experience. 6. Leadership Development in Agriscience. Part III: NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT. 7. Maintaining Air Quality. 8. Water and Soil Conservation. 9. Soils and Hydroponics Management. 10. Forest Management. 11. Wildlife Management. 12. Aquaculture. Part IV: INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT. 13. Biological, Cultural, and Chemical Control of Pests. 14. Safe Use of Pesticides. Part V: PLANT SCIENCES. 15. Plant Structures and Taxonomy. 16. Plant Physiology. 17. Plant Reproduction. Part VI: CROP SCIENCE. 18. Home Gardening. 19. Vegetable Production. 20. Fruit and Nut Production. 21. Grain, Oil, and Specialty Field-Crop Production. 22. Forage and Pasture Management. Part VII: ORNAMENTAL USE OF PLANTS. 23. Indoor Plants. 24. Turfgrass Use and Management. 25. Trees and Shrubs. VIII: ANIMAL SCIENCES. 26. Animal Anatomy, Physiology, and Nutrition. 27. Animal Health. 28. Genetics, Breeding, and Reproduction. 29. Small Animal Care and Management. 30. Dairy and Livestock Management. 31. Horse Management. Part IX: FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY. 32. The Food Industry. 33. Food Science. Part X: COMMUNICATIONS AND MANAGEMENT IN AGRISCIENCE. 34. Marketing in Agriscience. 35. Agribusiness Planning. 36. Entrepreneurship in Agriscience. Glossary. Appendix A: Developing a Personal Budget. Appendix B: Plan Supervised Agricultural Experience Programs. Index.

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Book SynopsisGarden design and usage has been a feature of human civilization as far back as Neolithic times, when the first gardens began to be used for residential, horticultural and sacred tasks. Tom Turner follows the entire history of the European garden from its prehistoric roots right up to the present day in this beautifully illustrated book. European Gardens is divided into ten periods of history and garden development, detailing the advancement of land usage for over 10,000 years. Some of the topics covered in this comprehensive book include the Egyptian gardens of the Pharaohs, the castle gardens of medieval times, eclectic gardens of the nineteenth century and abstract gardens of the last 100 years. The geographical scope of this book covers the whole of the European continent, and touches the garden designs of North Africa and the Middle East. Turner is a skilled landscape architect and garden historian, who supports his engaging writing with his own detailed Trade Review"While European Gardens may look like a coffee table book at first glance, it reads like an introductory course on European garden design." - Landscape Architecture Magazine"While European Gardens may look like a coffee table book at first glance, it reads like an introductory course on European garden design." - Landscape Architecture MagazineTable of ContentsPreface 1. Design Philosophy 2. Garden Origins 10000-1000 BCE 3. Egyptian Gardens 2000 BCE- 1000 BCE 4. Classical Gardens 1400 BCE–500 AD 5. Medieval Gardens 600 AD–1500 AD 6. Renaissance Gardens 1350–1650 7. Baroque Gardens 1600–1750 8. Neoclassical and Romantic Gardens 1700–1810 9. Eclectic Gardens 1800–1900 10. Abstract and Post-Abstract Gardens 1900–2000. Notes. Picture Credits. Index

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Book SynopsisThe gardens made on the fringes of Central Asia in the past 5000 years form a great arc. From the Fertile Crescent, it runs west to Europe and east to China and Japan. Asia''s fringe was a zone of interchange: a vast landscape in which herders encountered farmers and the design of symbolic gardens began. It appears that as they became settlers, nomads retained a love of mobility, hunting and the wild places in which their ancestors had roamed. Central Asian and Indian ideas influenced the garden culture of China, Japan and South East Asia.In West Asia, Aryan settlers made hunting parks known as paradises. They were walled enclosures stocked with exotic plants and animals. In East Asia, great landscape parks were used for similar purposes and had a sacred role. Across Asia, gardens were influenced by religious and other beliefs: polytheist, Hindu, Buddhist, Muslim, Daoist, Shinto and Modernist. Early parks and gardens symbolized wild and civilized nature, sometimes conceived aTrade Review"Here Turner—with his characteristic use of summary diagrams and tightly structured analyses—charges through polytheist, Islamic, Hindu, Buddhist, Daoist, and Shinto gardens of West, South, East, and North Asia, with a welcome concluding chapter on abstract modernism. Some readers may be troubled by Turner’s reductionist approach, yet his books pack much between their covers in a manner that is at once quirky, refreshing, and stimulating." - Journal of Australian Garden History"Tom Turner's Asian Gardens is a visually powerful work, worth its $60-plus price for the photos, plans, and diagrams" - Landscape Archictecture Magazine"...Especially illuminating from a historical viewpoint is the author's use of satellite photos to give a better understanding of the geography of place. Not designed to be a field manual for Asian gardens, this is a thoughtful, convincing analysis of garden design as an expression of the nature of the world, determined by physical, conceptual, and religious influences... Highly recommended." - CHOICE"Here Turner—with his characteristic use of summary diagrams and tightly structured analyses—charges through polytheist, Islamic, Hindu, Buddhist, Daoist, and Shinto gardens of West, South, East, and North Asia, with a welcome concluding chapter on abstract modernism. Some readers may be troubled by Turner’s reductionist approach, yet his books pack much between their covers in a manner that is at once quirky, refreshing, and stimulating." - Journal of Australian Garden History"Tom Turner's Asian Gardens is a visually powerful work, worth its $60-plus price for the photos, plans, and diagrams" - Landscape Architecture Magazine"...Especially illuminating from a historical viewpoint is the author's use of satellite photos to give a better understanding of the geography of place. Not designed to be a field manual for Asian gardens, this is a thoughtful, convincing analysis of garden design as an expression of the nature of the world, determined by physical, conceptual, and religious influences... Highly recommended." - CHOICETable of Contents1. Belief and Gardens 2. Polytheist Gardens 3. Islamic Gardens 4. Hindu Gardens 5. Buddhist Gardens 6. Daoist-Buddhist Gardens in China 7. Shinto-Buddhist Gardens in Japan 8. International Modern Gardens in Asia. Afterword. Maps

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Book SynopsisGarden design began in West Asia and spread through Europe. This book tells how, in the British Isles, it flourished to an extraordinary degree. Following the historical method in Tom Turnerâs books on Asian gardens (2010) and European gardens (2011), it uses almost 1000 colour photographs, plans and style diagrams to provide a word and image history of garden design. Individual chapters cover the Celtic, Roman, Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Neoclassical, Romantic, Arts and Crafts, Modern and Postmodern periods. Additional information about the gardens in the book is available on the Gardenvisit.com website, which the author edits http://www.gardenvisit.com/history_theory/british_gardens_companionTrade Review"A guide to an understanding of the ideas we bring to bear in making our own gardens and enjoying those of others" - The RHS Garden magazine"Tom Turner appears to be on a mission to write the definitive historical account of gardens. He has already covered European and Asian gardens, and has now delivered an account of the development of gardens closer to home. The latest arrival delivers a narrative mix of academic research interspersed with idiosyncratic observations, balanced with photos and diagrams articulating the key design principles of the reviewed sites and historical periods."— Darryl Moore, Garden Design Journal Review of Asian Gardens:"Here Turner—with his characteristic use of summary diagrams and tightly structured analyses—charges through polytheist, Islamic, Hindu, Buddhist, Daoist, and Shinto gardens of West, South, East, and North Asia, with a welcome concluding chapter on abstract modernism. Some readers may be troubled by Turner’s reductionist approach, yet his books pack much between their covers in a manner that is at once quirky, refreshing, and stimulating." - Journal of Australian Garden HistoryTable of ContentsPreface 1. Neolithic gardens & landscapes: 3500BCE-43 2. Romano-British gardens & landscapes: 43-1066 3. Medieval gardens & landscapes: 1066-1485 4. Renaissance gardens & landscapes: 1485-1660 5. Baroque gardens & landscapes: 1660-1750 6. Neoclassical gardens & landscapes: 1730-1794 7. Romantic gardens & landscapes: 1794-1880 8. Arts and Crafts gardens & landscapes: 1880-1970 9. Abstract modern gardens: 1925-1972 1925-1980 10. Post-Abstract and sustainable gardens: post-1980 Appendix I: Asia, Europe and the British Isles Appendix II: Names for styles and periods Appendix III Wollaton Hall: Garden history and creative conservation Michael Simonsen

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Book SynopsisGet this comprehensive guide to the use of math in the Green Industry. Designed for both students and practitioners in the Green Industry, this book offers full coverage of the calculations necessary to effectively, safely, and economically manage a Green Industry operation. The authors provide clear explanations of all relevant mathematical principles and cover calculations inherent in all aspects of the Green Industry, from determining area and volume, to the application of fertilizers, pesticides, and growth regulators, to preparing design and installation cost estimates. Coverage includes computations for: Landscape installation and maintenance. Greenhouse, nursery, and interior landscape operation. Parks and recreation maintenance. Turf management, including lawn care, sports turf, and sod production. Proper application of fertilizers, pesticides, and plant-growth regulators. Proper calibration of application equipment.Table of ContentsPreface v About the Authors vii Part 1 Mathematical Principles 1 Chapter 1 Basic Math Skills 1 Chapter 2 Measurement and Calculations with Measured Values 31 Chapter 3 Geometry 47 Part 2 Green Industry Applications 79 Chapter 4 Calculating the Area of Landscape Features 79 Chapter 5 Fertilizer Calculations 95 Chapter 6 Pesticide and Plant Growth Regulator Calculations 127 Chapter 7 Calibration of Application Equipment 151 Chapter 8 Mathematical Applications for the Turfgrass Industry 169 Chapter 9 Mathematical Applications for the Landscape Industry 191 Chapter 10 Mathematical Applications for the Greenhouse, Nursery, and Interior Landscape Industries 223 Appendix A: Metric System Prefixes 285 Appendix B: Tables of Equivalents 287 Appendix C: Table of Conversion Factors 297 Appendix D: Squaring-Up Gardens and Garden Structures 307 Appendix E: Solutions to Practice Problems 309 Index 395

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Book SynopsisThe latest information on applied topics in horticultural sciences. This book emphasizes applied topics including the production of fruits, vegetables, nut crops, and ornamental plants of commercial importance. Numerous references provide easy, time-saving and cost effective access to the primary literature.Table of ContentsPostpollination Flower Development (S. O'Neill & J.Nadeau). Speciality Mushrooms and Their Cultivation (D. Royse). Glucosinolates in Crop Plants (E. Rosa, et al.). Fruit Skin Splitting and Cracking (L. Opara, et al.). Origin and Dissemination of Cherry (M. Faust & D.Suranyi). Artemisia annua: Botany, Horticulture, Phamacology (J. Ferreira, etal.). Opium Poppy (Papaver Somniferum): Botany and Horticulture (P.Tetenyi). Indexes.

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Book SynopsisHorticultural Reviewspresents state-of-the-art reviews on topics in horticultural science and technology covering both basic and applied research. Topics covered include the horticulture of fruits, vegetables, nut crops, and ornamentals. These review articles, written by world authorities, bridge the gap between the specialized researcher and the broader community of horticultural scientists and teachers.Table of ContentsList of Contributors vii Dedication ix 1. Technologies for Nondestructive Quality Evaluation of Fruits and Vegetables 1Judith A. Abbott, Renfu Lu, Bruce 1. Upchurch, and Richard Stroshine 2. Texture of Fresh Fruit 121F. Roger Harker, Robert J. Redgwell, Ian C. Hallett, and Shona H. Murray 3. The Use of Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Plant ScienceMiklos Faust, Paul C. Wang, and John Moos 4. Postharvest Technology and Utilization of Almonds 267Mario Schirra Subject Index 313 Cumulative Subject Index 315 Cumulative Contributor Index 337

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