The Biology of Horticulture: An Introductory Textbook

This comprehensive book provides a thorough scientific foundation on the growth and care of plants common to all horticultural commodities. Continuing in the tradition of the first edition, it incorporates the principles behind the techniques described in other ''how-to'' horticulture texts. By providing readers with a thorough grounding in the science of horticulture, it successfully prepares them for more specialized studies in nursery management, floriculture, landscaping, vegetable and fruit science. more

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5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Oct-05-2008; Very Useful Textbook; I would recommend this to anyone looking to get into Horticulture, Landscape Design or their own backyard with a greater depth of knowledge in the science of plants and their care.; read full review | report as inappropriate

3/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Aug-04-2004; Most referenced textbook; I was fortunate enough to have Dr. Preece as an instructor for the General Horticulture class when I started college. Little did I know that I would be referring to this book when I was preparing for qualification exams for PhD in...; read full review | report as inappropriate

5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Aug-24-2003; Titles are decieving...; This book is by no means basic as the subtitle "an introductory textbook" states. In fact, this is one of the most detailed, and comprehensive books available on the subject. Covering everything from total plant anatomy all the way to...; read full review | report as inappropriate

5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Nov-15-2000; Great book invaluable to horticultural students; I have recently completed a BSc (HONS) in horticulture and found this book very useful. I used many text during my degree, however this was the one I refered to most. I think that students particularily in the initial stages of a degree...; read full review | report as inappropriate

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5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Oct-05-2008; Very Useful Textbook; I would recommend this to anyone looking to get into Horticulture, Landscape Design or their own backyard with a greater depth of knowledge in the science of plants and their care.; read full review | report as inappropriate

3/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Aug-04-2004; Most referenced textbook; I was fortunate enough to have Dr. Preece as an instructor for the General Horticulture class when I started college. Little did I know that I would be referring to this book when I was preparing for qualification exams for PhD in...; read full review | report as inappropriate