ABSTRACT

This colourful guide will explain the fundamentals of growing plants, whether you are taking a Level 3 RHS, City and Guilds or Edexcel course, are a grower or gardener in the industry, or are just a keen amateur. Written in a clear and accessible style, this book covers the principles that underpin plant production, the use of growing media and crop protection, but with reference also to the same practices in the garden or allotment. With highlighted definitions, key points, and illustrated in full colour, this book will be a useful companion as you progress in the study and practice of horticulture.

Complete with a companion website which includes extended horticultural information, questions and exercises to test your knowledge, syllabus cross-referencing and downloadable tutor and student support materials.

chapter 1|7 pages

Horticulture in context

chapter 2|14 pages

Plant classification and nomenclature

chapter 3|12 pages

Plant cells and tissues

chapter 4|29 pages

Plant reproduction

chapter 5|22 pages

Plant growth

chapter 6|18 pages

Transport in the plant

chapter 7|19 pages

Plant development

chapter 8|15 pages

Soils

chapter 9|10 pages

Alternative growing media

chapter 10|13 pages

Soil water management

Level 3

chapter 11|16 pages

Plant nutrition

chapter 12|11 pages

Soil organic matter

chapter 13|8 pages

Weed management

chapter 14|15 pages

Pest management

chapter 15|16 pages

Disease management

chapter 16|36 pages

Plant health management