Commercial horticulture

This practical book provides an accessible overview of all aspects of pea and bean production, including botany and physiology, breeding, agronomy, weed management, pests and diseases, harvesting, nutritional value and uses.

This volume contains a collection of vintage articles on the subject of vineyard soil, with information on preparation, taxonomy, location, and many other related aspects.

Horticultural Reviews presents state-of-the-art reviews on topics in horticultural science and technology covering both basic and applied research.

Organic farming is not only a philosophy; it is also a well-researched science.

We hear roses are hard to grow.

A comprehensive, practical text which covers a diverse range of hydroponic and protected cropping techniques, systems, greenhouse types and environments.

In the vibrant discourse of urbanization and climate change, Sustainable Urban Agriculture: New Frontiers investigates emerging needs, rising challenges, and opportunities to support urban agriculture.

This book ties together history, legislation and economics to create an awareness of what chances an individual will have when he selects a location for a plant.

Applying a socio-ecological framework, this book explores how the innovative approach of commons-based organic apple breeding can contribute to sustainability in agricultural and food systems more widely.

Plant Breeding Reviews presents state-of-the-art reviews on plant genetics and the breeding of all types of crops by both traditional means and molecular methods.

This book is intended to provide consolidated information on citrus breeding in the era of biotechnology, breeding, genetic and genomic diversity which is likely to hasten the pace of variety development aimed at resolving the problems faced by grove owners growing currently available cultivars.

Plant Transformation via Agrobacterium Tumefaciens compiles fundamental and specific information and procedures involving in vitro soybean transformation, which forms the basis for the Agrobacterium-mediated genetic manipulation of soybean using plant tissue culture.

This book examines suburban development in New Zealand and its conflict with and impact on local horticulture and food security.

The lychee (Litchi chinensis Sonn) an important sub-tropical evergreen fruit crop belonging to family Sapindaceae, is believed to have originated in China, where it has been grown in Southern Guangdong state for thousand of years.

Horticulture has a special significance for the economic development.

La cultura del vino es una de las características más sobresalientes del ámbito geográfico del Mediterráneo, no solo como parte de su dieta alimentaria y elemento festivo y religioso, sino también como mercancía y fuente de riqueza económica.

Medicinal plant-based synthesis of nanoparticles from various extracts is easy, safe, and eco-friendly.

Environmental, Physiological and Chemical Controls of Adventitious Rooting in Cuttings provides a review of the environmental, physiological and chemical controls of adventitious rooting in cuttings obtained from plants.

This book has been prepared with the sole objective to compile the present status of knowledge regarding insect pests, diseases and nematodes of citrus and their management strategies.

Successful vegetable production in a modern competitive market requires an understanding of many more factors than the biology of crops and the production techniques involved.

Nanotechnology in Sustainable Agriculture presents applications of nanobiotechnology for eco-friendly agriculture practices.

Parks und Gärten waren lange Zeit touristische Mauerblümchen.

Ranunculus offers advice on how to care for and propagate these colourful cultivated members of the buttercup family.

This book provides a comprehensive overview of almond growing from a scientific and horticultural perspective, covering botany, production, processing and industrial uses.

Healthy Soils for Healthy Vines provides a clear understanding of vineyard soils and how to manage and improve soil health for best vineyard performance.

Horticulture has a special significance for the economic development.

Entdecken Sie die faszinierende Welt der Aquaponik – ein innovatives System, das Fischzucht und Pflanzenanbau in einem geschlossenen Kreislauf vereint.

Nature is the most potent source of cure and care.

Horticulture is a science and technique of production, processing and merchandizing of fruits, vegetables, flowers, spices, plantations, medicinal and aromatic plants.

Climate change and increased climate variability in terms of rising temperatures, shifting rainfall patterns, and increasing extreme weather events, such as severe drought and devastating floods, pose a threat to the production of agricultural and horticultural crops-a threat this is expected to worsen.

Asia grows most of the world's rice output and 90 per cent of rice is produced by small farmers who depend on it for their livelihood and food security.

The white button mushroom, Agaricus bisporus is one of the most widely cultivated mushroom species in the world.

Hallucinogens have been traditionally used to encourage spiritual growth, heighten perception, inspire personal development, or expand reality.

More than half the world's population now lives in cities.

Completely updated with new content and full-colour figures throughout, the second edition of this successful book continues to provide a comprehensive coverage of pineapple breeding, production and yield.

Organic farming is not only a philosophy; it is also a well-researched science.

Horticultural Reviews presents state-of-the-art reviews on topics in horticultural science and technology covering both basic and applied research.

Horticultural Reviews presents state-of-the-art reviews on topics in horticultural science and technology covering both basic and applied research.

Part of a series which presents papers of topical interest relating to the breeding of plants important to agriculture and horticulture.

Uncork a whole new take on the fascinating story of wine, captivatingly told by everyone's favourite wine expert Oz Clarke.

This book critically assesses the role of agrobiodiversity in school gardens and its contribution to diversifying diets, promoting healthy eating habits and improving nutrition among schoolchildren as well as other benefits relating to climate change adaptation, ecoliteracy and greening school spaces.

Focusing on the principles behind production practices and their scientific basis, rather than detailed biological traits of each crop, this text outlines successes and failures in practices to date and sets out how the quantity and quality of horticultural produce can improve in the future.

This book examines suburban development in New Zealand and its conflict with and impact on local horticulture and food security.

Ethiopia is facing environmental and poverty challenges, and urgently needs effective management of its environmental resources.

Fully updated with over 1650 new entries, Mabberley''s new edition is the bible of botany.

Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus), is a species of tree in the fig, mulberry, and breadfruit family (Moraceae) and is widely esteemed in tropical Asia.

In the wake of urbanization and technological advances, public green spaces within cities are disappearing and people are spending more time with electronic devices than with nature.