Practical Horticulture - Hardcover

Rice, Larua Williams; Rice, Laura W

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ISBN 10: 0136788068 ISBN 13: 9780136788065

Publisher: Prentice Hall, 1992

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Describes changes in practice and innovations in the field of horticulture. Subjects new to this second edition include the role of horticulture in preventing global warming, the effects of indoor plants on indoor air quality, xeriscaping and newly discovered houseplant diseases.

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Using a practical but scientific focus, this text/reference provides comprehensive coverage of basic botanical and horticultural information with practical application in regard to both outdoor and indoor plants.

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This practical, scientifically-based book presents material relevant to the way people encounter horticulture in everyday life (landscapes, houseplants, vegetable gardens), while introducing important aspects of horticultural science and commercial practices. Sustainable agriculture. Genetic engineering. Plant propagation. Greenhouse operation. Appropriate for anyone interested in an introduction to horticulture.

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