Download or read book Plants People and the Planet written by Nathaniel Mitkowski and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Other than the occasional houseplant, or backyard garden, few people give a lot of thought to the plants around them, yet plants form an integral part of our world. We depend on them for food. We use them to build. We harvest them for fuel, and even for fashion. Plants, People, and the Planet explores the critical role plants play in our lives, and in our societies. It explains plants, from their molecular structure to their place on the dinner table. The book addresses contemporary issues in horticulture, and how these issues impact the planet. Topics covered in the book include: plant products and their uses, plant biology and morphology, plant genealogy and geography, the meaning of "organic," field-covering crops, food plants, and sustainability. Written in an accessible and readable style, Plants, People, and the Planet is ideal for introductory courses in horticulture, plant sciences, and sustainability. Dr. Nathaniel Mitkowski is a professor of plant pathology in the Department of Plant Sciences at the University of Rhode Island. He teaches introductory horticulture and numerous upper level classes in turf and ornamental pathology, turfgrass management and plant improvement. His research is split between diseases of turfgrasses and plant-parasitic nematodes. He has authored dozens of papers on turfgrass and nematode diseases and is nationally recognized for his work in these fields. He received a Ph.D in plant pathology from Cornell University in 2001. Dr. Bridget Ruemmele is a professor of plant breeding in the Department of Plant Sciences at the University of Rhode Island. She teaches introductory horticulture, turfgrass management, fruit culture, weed science and plant breeding and genetics. Her specialization is in turfgrass improvement and she has worked on the development of many different improved turfgrass varieties. She received her Ph.D in horticulture from the University of Minnesota in 1989.

Download or read book Plants People and the Planet An Introduction to Horticulture First Edition written by Nathaniel Mitkowski and published by Cognella Academic Publishing. This book was released on 2013-12-31 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Biology of Horticulture written by John E. Preece and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2005-01-13 with total page 528 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Download or read book Horticulture Plants for People and Places written by Geoffrey R. Dixon and published by Springer. This book was released on 2014-02-16 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The trilogy ‘Horticulture: Plants for People and Places’ encapsulates and explains the fundamentals of what the disciplines of ‘horticulture’ and ‘horticultural science’ embrace and encompass currently. Those outside these disciplines, and not infrequently some inside them, find difficulty in understanding and explaining the broad-church which is horticulture and horticultural science.

Download or read book Introductory Horticulture written by E.P. Christopher and published by Daya Books. This book was released on 2002-03 with total page 502 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Equally Useful For Students And Practitioners Of Horticulture, This Book Describes The Various Horticultural Practices Alongwith Their Scientific Background. The Introductory Part Of The Book Deals With; Classification, Structure And Growth Of Plants; Climatic Requirements Of Horticultural Crops; Soils Selection And Management; Techniques Of Plant Propagation; And The Use Of Plant Growing Structures For Modifying Environmental Conditions. Discussed Further In Detail Are The Principles Involved And Practices Used For The Growing Of More Common Vegetable, Flower And Fruit Crops. Cultural Practices For Specific Crops Have Been Described, Wherever Possible. Some Of The Allied Topics Like Principles Of Land-Scaping Growth Abnormalities Of Plants And Control Of Insects And Diseases; And Organisation Of Horticultural Shows, Have Been Covered In The Concluding Section Of The Book. Books For Further Reading Have Been Listed Under Select References And An Exhaustive Subject Index Has Been Appended To The Text. Chapter 1: Field Of Horticulture; Relation To Other Sciences And To The Individual, Fruits, Vegetables, Ornamentals, Statistics, Chapter 2: Classification Structure And Growth Of Plants; Botanical: Genus And Species, Horticultural: Animal, Biennial And Perrennial: Variety, Sport, And Strain, Cell And Tissues: Meristems, Roots, Stems, Flowers: Buds, Suckers, Water, Sprouts, Spurs And Other Specialized Stems, Growth: Photosynthesis, Respiration, Transpiration, Translocation, Tropisms, Chapter 3: Climate And Horticulture; Regional Influences: Temperature, Moisture, Light, Site Influences: Size, Elevation, Slope, Soil, Frost, Drought Floods, Chapter 4: Soil And Soil Amendments; Origin And Composition: Texture, Structure, Acidity, Fertility, Chemical Fertilizers: Npk, Nutrient Balance, Biological Properties: Composts, Water And Air, Selection And Management, Soil Tests, Chapter 5: Plant Propagation; Seedage: Influence Of Environment, Testing, Hybrids, Cuttage: Types, Media, Special Treatment, Layerage: Runners, Rhizomes, Bulbs And Corms: Division, Separation, Graftage, Compatibility: Special Techniques, Chapter 6: Plant Growing Structure; Purpose: Types, Old Frame, Hotbed, Sash House, Greenhouse, Construction: Heating, Layout, Shade Houses, Chapter 7: Vegetable Crops I; Rotation, Layout, Succession, Intercropping, Plant Growing, Transplanting, Soil And Cultivation, Perennials, Asparagus, Rhubarb, Greens: Spinach, Swiss Chard, Kale, Collards, Salad Crops: Lettuce, Endive, Celery, Cole Crops: Cabbage, Cauliflower, Broccoli, Chapter 8: Vegetable Crops Ii; Irrgation: Weed Control, Root Crops: Carrot, Beet, Parsnip, Turnip, Radish, Bulb Crops: Onions, Beans And Peas: Sweet Potato, Sweet Corn, Solanaceous Fruits: Tomato, Pepper, Eggplant, Vine Crops: Cucumber, Muskmelon, Watermelon, Squash And Pumpkin, Potato, Chapter 9: Outdoor Floriculture; Outdoor Gardens: Plant Types And Arrangement, Annuals, Biennials, Perennials, Including Roses: Common Examples And Culture, Chapter 10: Indoor Floriculture; Soils, Including Sterilization: Soilless Culture, Light, Humidity, Ventilation, Florist Crops: Potted Plants, Bulbs, Cut Flowers, Chapter 11: Tree Fruits (Pomes); Apple: General Culture, Prunning, Flower Bud Formation: Pollination And Fruit Set, Thinning, Harvesting, Rootstocks, Pear, Quince, Chapter 12: Drupe And Evergreen Fruits; Peach: Winter Hardiness And Injury, Rest And Dormancy, General Culture, Prunning, Nectarine, Apricot And Almond, Plums, Cherries, Evergreen Fruits: Orange, Grapefruit, Lemon, Avocado, Chapter 13: Small Fruits; Strawberries: Brambles, Raspberries, Blackberries, Currants And Gooseberries, Blueberries, Craneberries, Grape, Chapter 14: Home Landscape; Planning: Areas, Walks, Drives: Lawns, Trees, Shrubs, Ground Covers And Vines: Climate Control, Special Gardens, Chapter 15: Nurseries And Arboriculture; Nursery Industry: Organization, Canning, Arboriculture: Prunning, Bracing, Feeding, Cavities, Transplanting, Chapter 16: Plant Growing Problems: Abnormalities And Pest Control; Diagnosis: Environmental And Physiological Disorders, Diseases, Bacterial, Fungus, Virus, Insects: Chewing, Sucking, Miscellaneous Pests: Nematodes, Ants, Mice, Controlling Insects And Diseases: Environmental, Natural Enemies, Chemicals, Chapter 17: Storage And Marketing; Respiration: Transpiration, Atmosphere, Mechanical Refrigeration, Insulation, Precooling, Canning, Freezing, Marketing, Handling, Chapter 18: Horticultural Shows And Judging; Purpose: Preparation, Exhibiting, Judging.

Download or read book The Earth in Her Hands written by Jennifer Jewell and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2020-03-03 with total page 748 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Earth in Her Hands celebrates the important contributions women make to the wide world of plants—in the fields of horticulture, environmental science, botany, floral design, farming, landscape architecture, herbalism, food justice, and more.

Download or read book Green Nature human Nature written by Charles A. Lewis and published by University of Illinois Press. This book was released on 1996 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Why do gardeners delight in the germination and growth of a seed? Why are our spirits lifted by flowers, our feelings of tension allayed by a walk in a forest or park? What other positive influences can green nature bring to humanity?

Download or read book In Defense of Plants written by Matt Candeias and published by Mango Media Inc.. This book was released on 2021-03-16 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Study of Plants in a Whole New Light “Matt Candeias succeeds in evoking the wonder of plants with wit and wisdom.” ―James T. Costa, PhD, executive director, Highlands Biological Station and author of Darwin's Backyard #1 New Release in Nature & Ecology, Plants, Botany, Horticulture, Trees, Biological Sciences, and Nature Writing & Essays In his debut book, internationally-recognized blogger and podcaster Matt Candeias celebrates the nature of plants and the extraordinary world of plant organisms. A botanist’s defense. Since his early days of plant restoration, this amateur plant scientist has been enchanted with flora and the greater environmental ecology of the planet. Now, he looks at the study of plants through the lens of his ever-growing houseplant collection. Using gardening, houseplants, and examples of plants around you, In Defense of Plants changes your relationship with the world from the comfort of your windowsill. The ruthless, horny, and wonderful nature of plants. Understand how plants evolve and live on Earth with a never-before-seen look into their daily drama. Inside, Candeias explores the incredible ways plants live, fight, have sex, and conquer new territory. Whether a blossoming botanist or a professional plant scientist, In Defense of Plants is for anyone who sees plants as more than just static backdrops to more charismatic life forms. In this easily accessible introduction to the incredible world of plants, you’ll find: • Fantastic botanical histories and plant symbolism • Passionate stories of flora diversity and scientific names of plant organisms • Personal tales of plantsman discovery through the study of plants If you enjoyed books like The Botany of Desire, What a Plant Knows, or The Soul of an Octopus, then you’ll love In Defense of Plants.

Download or read book Wild Urban Plants of the Northeast written by Peter Del Tredici and published by Cornell University Press. This book was released on 2020-03-15 with total page 409 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this field guide to the future, esteemed Harvard University botanist Peter Del Tredici unveils the plants that will become even more dominant in urban environments under projected future environmental conditions. These plants are the most important and most common plants in cities. Learning what they are and the role they play, he writes, will help us all make cities more livable and enjoyable. With more than 1000 photos, readers can easily identify these powerful plants. Learn about the fascinating cultural history of each plant.

Download or read book Science and the Garden written by David S. Ingram and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-04-15 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most conventional gardening books concentrate on how and when to carry out horticultural tasks such as pruning, seed sowing and taking cuttings. This book is unique in explaining in straightforward terms some of the science that underlies these practices. It is principally a book of 'Why' - Why are plants green? Why should one cut beneath a leaf node when taking cuttings? Why do plants need so much water? But it also goes on to deal with the 'How', providing rationale behind the practical advice. The coverage is wide-ranging and comprehensive and includes the basic structure and functioning of garden plants, nomenclature, genetics and plant breeding, environmental factors affecting growth, methods of propagation and production, pest and disease control, and post harvest management and storage. Published on behalf of the Royal Horticultural Society, this book will be a most valuable text for those sitting the RHS general examination, and horticultural students at certificate and diploma levels; it will also appeal to gardeners, growers and scientists.

Download or read book Environmental Horticulture written by Ross Cameron and published by CABI. This book was released on 2016-03-24 with total page 327 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Environmental horticulture - also referred to as landscape horticulture and amenity horticulture - is the umbrella term for the horticulture that we encounter in our daily lives. This includes parks, botanic gardens, sports facilities, landscape gardens, roundabouts, cemeteries, shopping centres - any public space which has grass, planting and trees. This book reflects contemporary thinking and is supported by scientific evidence to show the role, value and application of horticulture in the landscape. The discipline of environmental horticulture, its importance and impact on the wider environment is explored in the first part, whilst the second part covers practical horticultural management of different categories of environmental horticulture.

Download or read book The House Plant Expert written by D. G. Hessayon and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 1991 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The House Plant Expert is one of the books in the Expert series written by the world's best-selling gardening author. Quite simply, the best-selling gardening book in the world. Over a million copies have been sold in the U.S, and nearly 14 million worldwide. According to one reviewer - "after the Bible, the best-selling reference book of all time." In a basketful of countries it has taught people how to choose and care for their indoor plants. Its style of dealing with each plant with drawings, photographs and no-nonsense text has become a legend in the publishing world. If you have house plants (and who doesn't?) you need this book.

Download or read book Plants with Style written by Kelly Norris and published by Timber Press. This book was released on 2016-02-08 with total page 269 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A love letter to plants…that oozes enthusiasm.” —The English Garden Why settle for lackluster gardens filled with dull, ho-hum plants? In this spirited, provocative book, plant guru Kelly Norris calls for a garden revolution: out with the boring plants and in with the exciting newcomers that will make your jaw drop and your pulse quicken! A passionate horticulturist and lifelong gardener, Kelly is the ideal guide to the botanical riches available to today’s gardeners. In chapters on environment, structure, seasonal standouts, and plant combinations he shines a spotlight on the A-list plants in every category—plants that will thrive, not merely survive. Along the way, he shows you how to forge a personal style in harmony with your garden’s setting and local environment. As Kelly puts it, “A garden is the best way to savor life on earth.” Let Plants with Style guide you to the plants that will provide a richer, more fulfilling connection between you and your own patch of soil.

Download or read book Seeds of Hope written by Jane Goodall and published by Grand Central Publishing. This book was released on 2014-04-01 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From world-renowned scientist Jane Goodall, as seen in the new National Geographic documentary Jane, comes a fascinating examination of the critical role that trees and plants play in our world. From world-renowned scientist Jane Goodall, as seen in the new National Geographic documentary Jane, comes a fascinating examination of the critical role that trees and plants play in our world. Seeds of Hope takes us from Goodall's home in England to her home-away-from-home in Africa, deep inside the Gombe forest, where she and the chimpanzees are enchanted by the fig and plum trees they encounter. She introduces us to botanists around the world, as well as places where hope for plants can be found, such as The Millennium Seed Bank. She shows us the secret world of plants with all their mysteries and potential for healing our bodies as well as Planet Earth. Looking at the world as an adventurer, scientist, and devotee of sustainable foods and gardening--and setting forth simple goals we can all take to protect the plants around us--Goodall delivers an enlightening story of the wonders we can find in our own backyards.

Download or read book Heirloom Country Gardens written by Sarah Wolfgang Heffner and published by Rodale Books. This book was released on 2000 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents a guide to growing heirloom plants, and introduces a wide range of regional styles, flowers, herbs, vegetables, and fruits, along with advice on how to plant and cultivate them.

Download or read book Sustainable Landscaping For Dummies written by Owen E. Dell and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-03-09 with total page 389 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sustainable Landscaping For Dummies provides hands-on, how-to instruction for realizing the benefits of a sustainable landscape, from selecting sutainable hardscape materials to installing a rain-water catchment system to choosing native plants.

Download or read book The Emerald Planet written by David Beerling and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2017 with total page 415 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'The Emerald Planet' reveals the crucial role that plants have played in driving & recording climatic change. The book provides an important perspective on the controversial & crucial subject of global warming - for we can only understand climate change by looking into the distant past, long before the rise of humankind --