Horticulture Today 2e, Textbook
Written by two dynamic agriculture educators who believe in learning by doing, Horticulture Today inspires students to develop an appreciation for the diversity of horticulture and participate in work-based learning, with numerous tools to plan their Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE). The text provides a contemporary overview of the horticulture industry, including leadership, communication, and business skills, plus thorough coverage of plant science, step-by-step horticultural practices, landscape design and maintenance, and integrated pest management. Abundant STEM Connections emphasize extra practice with mathematical and scientific strategies in horticulture, while hydroponics, aquaponics, and rooftop gardens are included as modern technologies that can be replicated within the classroom. This edition aligns to multiple industry-recognized credentials students can earn after a single course in their Plant Science pathway.
Table of Contents
Abbreviated Contents
Horticulture Today 2e, Textbook
- Front Matter
- 1 - Agricultural Leadership
- 2 - Experiential Learning: SAE
- 3 - Communication and Information Literacy in Horticulture
- 4 - The Horticulture Industry
- 5 - Horticultural Business Management
- 6 - Worker and Tool Safety
- 7 - Plant Taxonomy
- 8 - Plant Biology
- 9 - Plant Growth and Development
- 10 - Environmental Conditions for Growth
- 11 - Soils and Media
- 12 - Plant Nutrition
- 13 - Seed Propagation
- 14 - Stem and Leaf Propagation
- 15 - Layering and Division
- 16 - Grafting and Budding
- 17 - Tissue Culture: Micropropagation
- 18 - Greenhouse Operation and Maintenance
- 19 - Greenhouse Production
- 20 - Alternative Growing Methods
- 21 - Nursery Production
- 22 - Vegetable Production
- 23 - Fruit and Nut Production
- 24 - Landscape Design
- 25 - Floral Design
- 26 - Interior Plantscaping
- 27 - Landscape Installation and Maintenance
- 28 - Turfgrass Management
- 29 - Integrated Pest Management
- 30 - Insects
- 31 - Disease Management
- 32 - Weeds
- 33 - Pesticide Management and Safety
- Answer Key for Corner Questions
- Glossary
- Index