Horticulture Today 2e, Online 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.
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Horticulture Today 2e, Online Textbook
- HORTICULTURE TODAY
- Copyright © 2023 by The Goodheart-Willcox Company, Inc.
- Preface
- About the Authors
- Reviewers
- Acknowledgments
- TOOLS FOR STUDENT AND INSTRUCTOR SUCCESS
- Features of the Textbook
- Credentialing Partners and Support
- New to This Edition
- Brief Contents
- Contents
- Feature Contents
- CHAPTER 1 Agricultural Leadership
- CHAPTER 2 Experiential Learning: SAE
- CHAPTER 3 Communication and Information Literacy in Horticulture
- CHAPTER 4 The Horticulture Industry
- CHAPTER 5 Horticultural Business Management
- Chapter 5 SAE for ALL Profile
- Chapter 5 Before You Read
- Chapter 5 Objectives
- Chapter 5 Words to Know
- Small Businesses
- Strategic Business Plans
- Principal Strategy
- Marketing and Advertising
- Professionalism
- Career Documents
- Employability Practices
- Job Interviews
- Employability Practices
- Employability Practices
- Employability Practices
- School-to-Career Plan
- Employability Practices
- Chapter 5 Review and Assessment
- CHAPTER 6 Worker and Tool Safety
- Chapter 6 SAE for ALL Profile
- Chapter 6 Before You Read
- Chapter 6 Objectives
- Chapter 6 Words to Know
- Early American Labor
- Safety and Health Agencies
- Safety Hazards
- Leaf Blower Safety
- Preventing Accidents
- Workplace Safety Documents
- Practicing Safety
- Maintaining Tools and Equipment
- Labor Laws
- Chapter 6 Review and Assessment
- Equipment and Supplies Identification
- CHAPTER 7 Plant Taxonomy
- CHAPTER 8 Plant Biology
- CHAPTER 9 Plant Growth and Development
- CHAPTER 10 Environmental Conditions for Growth
- CHAPTER 11 Soils and Media
- CHAPTER 12 Plant Nutrition
- CHAPTER 13 Seed Propagation
- CHAPTER 14 Stem and Leaf Propagation
- CHAPTER 15 Layering and Division
- CHAPTER 16 Grafting and Budding
- CHAPTER 17 Tissue Culture: Micropropagation
- CHAPTER 18 Greenhouse Operation and Maintenance
- Chapter 18 SAE for ALL Profile
- Chapter 18 Before You Read
- Chapter 18 Objectives
- Chapter 18 Words to Know
- Greenhouse Planning
- Greenhouse Structures
- Greenhouse Components
- Sustainable Horticulture
- Safety First
- STEM Connection
- Safety First
- Sustainable Tip
- Safety First
- Maintaining Structures and Equipment
- Safety First
- Chapter 18 Review and Assessment
- CHAPTER 19 Greenhouse Production
- CHAPTER 20 Alternative Growing Methods
- CHAPTER 21 Nursery Production
- Chapter 21 SAE for ALL Profile
- Chapter 21 Before You Read
- Chapter 21 Objectives
- Chapter 21 Words to Know
- Market Niche
- Production Methods
- STEM Connection
- STEM Connection
- Sustainable Nursery Production
- Safety First
- Safety First
- Non-Potable Catchment Water
- STEM Connection
- Chapter 21 Review and Assessment
- CHAPTER 22 Vegetable Production
- CHAPTER 23 Fruit and Nut Production
- CHAPTER 24 Landscape Design
- Chapter 24 SAE for ALL Profile
- Chapter 24 Before You Read
- Chapter 24 Objectives
- Chapter 24 Words to Know
- The Design Process
- Elements and Principles of Landscape Design
- Tools of Landscape Design
- Xeriscaping Design
- STEM Connection
- STEM Connection
- STEM Connection
- Water Garden Landscape Design
- Safety First
- Chapter 24 Review and Assessment
- CHAPTER 25 Floral Design
- Chapter 25 SAE for ALL Profile
- Chapter 25 Before You Read
- Chapter 25 Objectives
- Chapter 25 Words to Know
- Principles and Elements of Design
- Types of Floral Design
- Containers, Tools, and Mechanics
- Safety First
- STEM Connection
- Safety First
- Safety First
- Flower Arrangements
- Chapter 25 Review and Assessment
- CHAPTER 26 Interior Plantscaping
- CHAPTER 27 Landscape Installation and Maintenance
- CHAPTER 28 Turfgrass Management
- CHAPTER 29 Integrated Pest Management
- Chapter 29 SAE for ALL Profile
- Chapter 29 Before You Read
- Chapter 29 Objectives
- Chapter 29 Words to Know
- Creating an IPM
- Pests
- STEM Connection
- STEM Connection
- Control Measures
- Inspection and Monitoring
- STEM Connection
- Action Thresholds
- Corrective Actions
- Chapter 29 Review and Assessment
- Pests and Disorders Identification
- CHAPTER 30 Insects
- Chapter 30 SAE for ALL Profile
- Chapter 30 Before You Read
- Chapter 30 Objectives
- Chapter 30 Words to Know
- Anatomy
- STEM Connection
- STEM Connection
- Growth and Development
- Chemical Signals
- Taxonomy
- Agricultural Pests and Beneficials
- STEM Connection
- Collecting Insects
- Safety First
- Chapter 30 Review and Assessment
- CHAPTER 31 Disease Management
- Chapter 31 SAE for ALL Profile
- Chapter 31 Before You Read
- Chapter 31 Objectives
- Chapter 31 Words to Know
- Disease Development
- Organisms That Cause Disease
- Types of Disease
- Disease Cycle
- Signs and Symptoms of Disease
- Managing Plant Diseases
- Disease Index
- STEM Connection
- STEM Connection
- STEM Connection
- STEM Connection
- Chapter 31 Review and Assessment
- Disease Identification
- CHAPTER 32 Weeds
- CHAPTER 33 Pesticide Management and Safety
- Chapter 33 SAE for ALL Profile
- Chapter 33 Before You Read
- Chapter 33 Objectives
- Chapter 33 Words to Know
- Types of Pesticides
- STEM Connection
- Pesticide Formulations
- Pesticide Labels
- STEM Connection
- Safety First
- Pesticide Application
- Safety First
- Safety First
- Safety First
- Toxicity
- STEM Connection
- Safety First
- Storage and Disposal
- Safety First
- Chapter 33 Review and Assessment
- Answer Key for Corner Questions
- Chapter 1
- Chapter 2
- Chapter 3
- Chapter 4
- Chapter 5
- Chapter 6
- Chapter 7
- Chapter 8
- Chapter 9
- Chapter 10
- Chapter 11
- Chapter 12
- Chapter 13
- Chapter 14
- Chapter 15
- Chapter 16
- Chapter 17
- Chapter 18
- Chapter 19
- Chapter 20
- Chapter 21
- Chapter 22
- Chapter 23
- Chapter 24
- Chapter 25
- Chapter 26
- Chapter 27
- Chapter 28
- Chapter 29
- Chapter 30
- Chapter 31
- Chapter 32
- Chapter 33
- Glossary
- Index