Science and the garden
Subtitle: the scientific basis of horticultural practice
By: edited by David S. Ingram, Daphne Vince-Prue, Peter J. Gregory
Edition: Third edition.
Publisher: Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
Published: 2016
Language: eng
Number of pages: 376
ISBN-13: 9781118778432
Subjects: Horticulture; Gardening
Notes: "Sharing the best in gardening."

"Published in association with the Royal Horticultural Society."--Title page verso.

Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Diversity in the plant world; title: The plant body : structure and function; title: Reproduction : securing the future; title: Naming plants; title: Selecting and breeding plants; title: Soils and roots; title: Soil cultivation and fertility; title: The plant environment : light and water; title: Plants and seasons; title: Growing plants from seed; title: Vegetative propagation; title: Size and form; title: Colour, scent, and sound in the garden; title: Climate and weather; title: Climate and other environmental changes; title: Protected cultivation; title: The diversity of the undesirables; title: Controlling the undesirables; title: Maturation, ripening, and storage; title: Garden ecology; title: Garden wildlife and conservation; title: Low input and low impact gardening; title: Health, well being and socio-cultural benefits; title: Gardens for science.