Science and the Garden, 3rd Edition
The Scientific Basis of Horticultural Practice
$151.90
- Paperback
400 pages
- Release Date
3 December 2015
Summary
Most conventional gardening books concentrate on how and when to carry out horticultural tasks such as pruning, seed sowing and taking cuttings. Science and the Garden, Third Edition 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 do some plants only flower in the autumn? Why do lateral buds begin to grow when the terminal bud is removed by pruning? Why are some plants success…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781118778432 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 111877843X |
| Author: | David S. Ingram, Daphne Vince-Prue, Peter J. Gregory |
| Publisher: | John Wiley and Sons Ltd |
| Imprint: | Wiley-Blackwell |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 400 |
| Edition: | 3rd |
| Release Date: | 3 December 2015 |
| Weight: | 848g |
| Dimensions: | 246mm x 191mm x 18mm |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
“A key book for those sitting their RHS examinations, but should also interest those gardeners interested in the science … I guarantee you will learn quite a few things you never knew.” (“The Professional Gardener,” October 2008)
“This book has wide application due to its wide scope and lack of highly technical language. Color photos, diagrams, and text boxes are very helpful, as is an extensive glossary.” (“Southeastern Naturalist,” Volume 7, Issue 3)
About The Author
David S. Ingram
Professor David Ingram, Formerly Regius Keeper, the Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh, RHS Professor of Horticulture and Master, St Catharine’s College, Cambridge; now Honorary Professor in the Universities of Edinburgh (Science, Technology & Innovation Studies) and Lancaster (Environment Centre), UK.
Dr Daphne Vince-Prue, Formerly Reader in Botany, University of Reading, Scientific Advisor to the Agricultural Research Council and Head, Physiology and Chemistry Department, Glasshouse Crops Research Institute, UK.
Professor Peter Gregory, Formerly Director and Chief Executive, Scottish Crop Research Institute, Dundee and Chief Executive, East Malling Research; now Professor of Global Food Security, University of Reading, UK.
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