Horticulture: Theory and Practice - by Beatrice Pollard (Hardcover)
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Highlights
- The cultivation of plants for diverse purposes such as food, materials, aesthetics, and comfort is known as horticulture.
- Author(s): Beatrice Pollard
- 231 Pages
- Science, Life Sciences
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About the Book
The cultivation of plants for diverse purposes such as food, materials, aesthetics, and comfort is known as horticulture. It includes the cultivation of vegetables, flowers, and fruits for both practical and ornamental uses. The field of horticulture extends to landscape restoration, plant conservation, and soil management. Additionally, it encompasses activities related to landscape and garden construction, design, and maintenance, along with arboriculture. Key focus areas within horticulture include turf management, floriculture, olericulture, and pomology. Turf management focuses on the production and maintenance of turf grass for various applications, while floriculture involves the production and marketing of floral crops. Olericulture and pomology specifically refer to the production and marketing of vegetables and fruits, respectively. This textbook presents the intricacies of horticulture in a clear and understandable language, offering substantial information to facilitate a comprehensive understanding of the discipline. It is designed to provide readers with a thorough knowledge of the subject.Book Synopsis
The cultivation of plants for diverse purposes such as food, materials, aesthetics, and comfort is known as horticulture. It includes the cultivation of vegetables, flowers, and fruits for both practical and ornamental uses. The field of horticulture extends to landscape restoration, plant conservation, and soil management. Additionally, it encompasses activities related to landscape and garden construction, design, and maintenance, along with arboriculture. Key focus areas within horticulture include turf management, floriculture, olericulture, and pomology. Turf management focuses on the production and maintenance of turf grass for various applications, while floriculture involves the production and marketing of floral crops. Olericulture and pomology specifically refer to the production and marketing of vegetables and fruits, respectively. This textbook presents the intricacies of horticulture in a clear and understandable language, offering substantial information to facilitate a comprehensive understanding of the discipline. It is designed to provide readers with a thorough knowledge of the subject.Dimensions (Overall): 10.88 Inches (H) x 8.0 Inches (W)
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 231
Genre: Science
Sub-Genre: Life Sciences
Publisher: Larsen and Keller Education
Theme: Horticulture
Format: Hardcover
Author: Beatrice Pollard
Language: English
Street Date: August 25, 2025
TCIN: 1004857169
UPC: 9798888361504
Item Number (DPCI): 247-10-7095
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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