Advances in Horticulture Science Research [Hardcover] [Jan 01, 2016] Arvind Bijalwan

Horticulture is the branch of agriculture that deals with the art, science, technology, and business of vegetable garden plant growing. It differs from botany and other plant sciences in that horticulture incorporates both science and aesthetics. This book introduces the key concepts such as plant propagation, media, nutrients and fertilizers, plants and the environment, plant growth regulators, post-harvest physiology and pest management, greenhouse structures, nursery site selection, development and facilities, producing nursery crops.