Principles and Techniques of Horticulture

Horticulture as field of agricultural science is concerned with the technology, art, business and science of growing and maintaining plants. Some of the main areas of horticulture are garden design, arboriculture, plant conservation, plant propagation, etc. The plants cultivated under this field are seaweed, nuts, mushrooms, medicinal plants, sprouts, fruits, etc. This book strives to provide a fair idea about the discipline and to help develop a better understanding of the latest advances within this field. Some of the diverse topics covered in it address the varied branches that fall under this category. It will help new researchers by foregrounding their knowledge in the branch of horticulture.