Horticulture: Principles and Practices (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781632394200)

This book illustrates the principles and practices of horticulture with the help of up-to-date information. It discusses modern features and future trends in this field. The various topics presented in this book include the effect of climate and soil properties on nitrogen balance, impact of fertilizers with prolongation effect, variedness in grapevine gene pools, growth and nutrient intake of tomato plants, post-harvest quality, chemical composition and antioxidant activity, local botanical information and agrobiodiversity, urban horticulture, utilization of humectant agents in protected horticulture and post-harvest techniques of fresh horticulture produce. This book will cater as a valuable source of reference for students, professional horticulturalists and readers interested in acquiring knowledge about this field.

Author: Thelma Bosso
ISBN-10: 1632394200
ISBN-13: 9781632394200
Publisher: Callisto Reference
Language: English
Published: 02/17/2015
Pages: 186
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.92lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.50d