Publisher's Synopsis
The book Basic Concepts in Horticulture is an appropriate resource for any introductory course on horticulture science, as it presents detailed and comprehensive fundamentals. It covers 59 critical topics in total, encompassing fundamental concepts, the relationship between horticulture and the environment, plant classification, anatomy and morphology, plant propagation, media, nutrients, and fertilizers, nursery site selection, plant growth regulators, canopy management, flowering and fruiting habits, harvesting and post-harvest management, recent trends in horticulture, climate change, challenges and opportunities, ambitious horticulture development schemes, career opportunities, urban horticulture, biodiversity conservation, and Intellectual property rights.
