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Tables of Contents for Sustainable Horticulture
Chapter/Section Title
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SECTION One Introduction to Sustainable Horticulture
1
29
Moving to Sustainability
3
26
Overview
3
1
Chapter Contents
3
1
Objectives
3
1
Roots of Agriculture and Horticulture
4
1
The Golden Age
4
1
Seeds of Discontent
4
1
History of Sustainable Agriculture/Horticulture
4
6
Voices on the Rise
5
1
The Battle Wages
6
2
Here to Stay
8
2
Defining Sustainable Agriculture/Horticulture
10
4
The Foundation
10
1
Contenders for the High Ground
10
2
The Compromise
12
1
What Is It?
12
2
Threats to Environmental and Resource Sustainability
14
4
Soil Problems
14
1
Water Consumption
15
1
Energy Consumption
15
1
Water Pollution
16
1
Pesticides
17
1
Erosion of Genetic Resources
18
1
Toward a More Sustainable Horticulture
18
5
Some Desirable Practices
19
1
Management Decisions
19
1
Input Reduction
19
1
Soil Conservation
20
1
Water Conservation
20
1
Water Quality
20
1
Air Quality
20
1
Cover Crops
20
1
Crop Diversity
21
1
Crop Marketing
21
1
Changes Needed Beyond the Farm Gate
21
1
Policy Reform
22
1
Land Loss
22
1
Labor Equity
22
1
Rural Community Economics
22
1
Consumers and the Food Market
23
1
Summary
23
1
Exercises
24
1
Academic Journals
25
1
Internet Resources
25
1
Relevant References
26
2
Videos and CD-ROMs
28
1
SECTION Two Introduction to Horticultural Science
29
172
Plant Names
31
32
Overview
31
1
Chapter Contents
31
1
Objectives
31
1
Limitations of Common Names
32
1
History of Plant Nomenclature and Classification
32
5
Ancient Greece and Rome
32
1
Middle Ages
33
1
Linnaeus, the Father of Classification
33
1
Binomial Nomenclature
33
2
Artificial Classification
35
1
Natural Classification
35
1
Darwin, Evolution, and Phylogenetic Classification
35
1
Classification Today
36
1
Classification and Taxonomy Made Easy
37
12
The Plant Kingdom
38
1
Plant Divisions
39
2
Divisions of Horticultural Interest
41
1
Classes
41
1
Orders and Families
42
1
The Genus
43
1
The Species, or How Plants Are Named
43
1
The Workings of Classification
44
1
Below the Species
44
3
Fine-Tuning of Scientific Names
47
1
The Cultivar
47
1
Cultivar Types
48
1
Cultivar Names
49
1
Horticultural Classification of Plants
49
6
Growth Habits
49
2
Foliage Habits
51
1
Size and Shape
52
1
Environmental Tolerance
52
1
Life Spans
52
1
Usage
52
1
Edible Plants
53
1
Ornamentals
54
1
Natural Products
55
1
Plant Identification Keys
55
1
Summary
56
2
Exercises
58
1
Internet Resources
59
1
Relevant References
60
1
Classic References
61
1
Videos and CD-ROMs
62
1
Plant Parts and Functions
63
35
Overview
63
1
Chapter Contents
63
1
Objectives
64
1
Root Structure
64
2
Taproots and Fibrous Roots
65
1
Adventitious Roots
65
1
Root Function
66
1
Roots and Horticultural Implications
66
1
Stem Structure and Function
67
1
Buds
68
2
Stem Modifications
70
3
Climbing Stems
70
1
Succulent Stems
70
1
Offsets
70
1
Runners
70
1
Spurs
70
1
Offsets, Runners, and Propagation
71
1
Bulbs
71
1
Corms
72
1
Rhizomes
73
1
Stolons
73
1
Suckers
73
1
Tubers
73
1
Leaf Form and Structure
73
2
Leaf Modifications
75
1
Flowers
76
2
Sepals
76
1
Petals
76
1
Color and Pollination
76
1
Fragrance and Pollination
77
1
Nectar and Pollination
77
1
Unusual Forms of Pollination
77
1
Stamens, Pistils, and Whorls
77
1
Flower Modifications: Fusion and Reduction
78
2
Monoecious and Dioecious Plants
79
1
Symmetry
80
1
Fruits
80
3
Simple Fruits
81
2
Aggregate and Multiple Fruits
83
1
Parthenocarpic Fruits
83
1
Cones
83
1
Seeds
83
2
Microstructures
85
9
Cells
85
1
Cytoplasm
85
1
Cell Walls
86
1
Plasmalemma
87
1
Endoplasmic Reticulum
87
1
Golgi Apparatus
88
1
Nucleus
88
1
Ribosomes
88
1
Plastids
88
1
Mitochondria
89
1
Vacuoles
89
1
Microbodies
89
1
Tissues
89
1
Meristematic Tissues
89
1
Permanent Tissues: Simple and Complex
90
2
Tissue Systems
92
1
Ground Tissue System
92
1
Dermal Tissue System
92
1
Secretory Tissue System
93
1
Vascular Tissue System
93
1
Summary
94
2
Exercises
96
1
Internet Resources
97
1
Relevant References
97
1
Classic References
97
1
Videos and CD-ROMs
97
1
Plant Processes
98
27
Overview
98
1
Chapter Contents
98
1
Objectives
98
1
Photosynthesis
99
6
Light-Dependent Reactions
100
1
Light as Energy
101
1
Using Light Energy
101
1
How Plants Do It
101
2
Light-Independent Reactions
103
1
Adaptive Forms of Photosynthesis
103
1
Photosynthesis, Evolution, and Climate
104
1
Why Crabgrass Wins
104
1
Switch-Hitters
105
1
Respiration
105
3
Roots and Respiration
107
1
Are Plants Oxygen Consumers?
107
1
Photorespiration
108
1
Effects of Photorespiration
108
1
Photorespiration and Plant Productivity
108
1
Water Absorption
109
1
Active Absorption of Water
109
1
Passive Absorption of Water
110
1
Nutrient Absorption
110
1
Routes for Ion Movement
110
1
Active Transport of Ions
111
1
Translocation
111
1
Translocation in Xylem
112
1
Translocation in Phloem
112
1
Transpiration
112
1
Wilting
113
1
Transpiration Rates
113
1
Other Metabolic Processes
113
8
Carbohydrates
114
1
Amino Acids and Proteins
115
1
Lipids
116
1
Other Nitrogenous Compounds
117
1
Other Organic Compounds
118
3
Summary
121
2
Exercises
123
1
Internet Resources
124
1
Relevant References
124
1
Videos and CD-ROMs
124
1
Plant Development
125
34
Overview
125
1
Chapter Contents
125
1
Objectives
125
1
Development at the Cellular Level
126
1
Development of the Plant Body
127
12
Vegetative Development in Seed Vascular Plants
127
1
Embryogenesis
127
1
Seed Dormancy
127
3
Germination
130
1
Juvenility
130
2
Maturity
132
1
Senescence
132
1
Vegetative Development of Bulbs, Corms, Rhizomes, and Tuberous Roots and Stems
133
1
Reproductive Development in Seed Vascular Plants
133
1
Flower Development
133
1
Fruit Development
133
2
Seed Development
135
1
Vegetative and Reproductive Development in Seedless Vascular Plants
136
1
Development and Dormancy
137
1
Dormancy and Fall Foliage Color
137
2
Factors Affecting Development: Genes
139
10
Genes and Development
139
1
Gene Regulation
139
1
Genes, Propagation, and Plant Improvement
140
1
Mitosis and Asexual Propagation
140
1
Meiosis, Sexual Propagation, and Plant Improvement
140
3
Genes and Inheritance
143
3
Genes and Hybrid Vigor
146
1
Genes and Polyploidy
147
1
Genes and Mutations
148
1
Factors Affecting Development: Plant Hormones
149
5
Abscisic Acid
149
1
Auxin
150
1
Auxin and Apical Dominance
150
1
Horticultural Usage of Auxin
150
1
Auxins and Plant Movements (Tropisms)
150
1
Cytokinins
151
1
Ethylene
152
1
Horticultural Uses of Ethylene
152
1
Rotten Apples
153
1
Gibberellins
153
1
Other Phytohormone-Like Compounds
153
1
Summary
154
3
Exercises
157
1
Internet Resources
158
1
Relevant References
158
1
Videos and CD-ROMs
158
1
Plants and Their Environment
159
42
Overview
159
1
Chapter Contents
159
1
Objectives
159
1
Climate
160
5
Microclimate
160
2
Wind Effects
162
1
Air Quality
162
1
Phenology
163
2
Water
165
5
Water and Its Effects on Plants
165
2
Humidity and Its Effects on Plants
167
1
Water in Soil
167
1
Available Soil Water
167
1
Measures of Water Availability
168
1
Drought and Excess Water
168
2
Temperature
170
6
Effects of Temperature on Physiological Processes
170
1
Effects of Temperature on Plant Development
170
1
Growth Temperature Ranges
170
1
Seed Germination
170
1
Root and Shoot Development
171
1
Reproduction and Cold Temperature Exposure
171
1
Vernalization and Lysenko
172
1
Propagation
172
1
Temperature Extremes
172
1
Frost
173
1
Microclimates and Frost
173
1
Winterkill
174
1
Physiological Chilling
174
1
Thermoperiodicity
174
1
Natural Distribution of Plants
175
1
Hardening
175
1
Light
176
6
Intensity and Its Effects on Physiology and Development
176
1
Etiolation
176
1
Blanching
177
1
Sun and Shade Plants
177
1
Sun and Shade Leaves
177
1
Effects of Spectral Quality and Duration on Physiology and Development
178
1
Photoperiodism
178
1
Photoperiodism and Flowering
179
1
Photoperiodism and Temperature Effects
179
3
Other Photoperiodic Effects
182
1
Soil
182
12
Soil Formation
182
1
Soil Erosion
182
2
Physical Properties and Composition
184
1
Soil Texture
184
1
Aggregates and Soil Structure
185
1
Soil Pores
186
1
Organic Matter
187
1
Chemical Properties
187
1
Cation Exchange
187
2
Soil pH
189
1
Plants and Soil Nutrients
190
1
Nitrogen
191
1
Phosphorus
192
1
Potassium
192
1
Calcium
193
1
Magnesium
193
1
Sulfur
193
1
Other Nutrients
193
1
Mycorrhizae
193
1
Summary
194
4
Exercises
198
1
Internet Resources
199
1
Relevant References
199
1
Videos and CD-ROMs
200
1
SECTION Three Introduction to Horticultural Practices
201
398
Plant Propagation
203
47
Overview
203
1
Chapter Contents
203
1
Objectives
203
1
Propagation Basics
204
1
Propagation Media
205
6
Properties of Propagation Materials
205
1
Materials Used for Propagation Media
205
1
Sustainability Issues with Propagation Media
206
2
Formulation of Propagation Mixtures
208
1
Formulations for Seed Germination
209
1
Formulations for Vegetative Propagation
210
1
Pasteurization of Media
210
1
Steam Pasteurization
210
1
Chemical Techniques
211
1
Propagation Needs and Equipment
211
5
Water Supplies for Propagation
211
1
Propagation and Water Sustainability
212
1
Facilities Used for Propagation
213
1
Greenhouses, Hotbeds, Cold Frames, and Lathhouses
213
1
Sanitation
213
1
Containers
214
1
Container Sanitation
214
1
Types of Containers
214
1
Bottom Heat and Misting
215
1
Sexual Propagation
216
8
Seed Production and Handling
217
1
Seed Harvesting
217
1
Seed Pretreatments
218
1
Seed Testing
218
1
Seed Storage
219
1
Seed Propagation Techniques
220
1
Breaking Seed Dormancy
220
1
Timing
221
1
Controlling Disease
221
1
Environmental Factors
221
1
Sowing Seeds Indoors
222
2
Sowing Seeds Outdoors
224
1
Asexual Propagation
224
14
Propagation by Cuttings
225
1
Types of Cuttings
225
1
Cutting to Plant
225
2
Cutting Treatments
227
1
Environmental Conditions
227
1
Stem Cuttings
227
1
Leaf Cuttings
227
1
Root Cuttings
227
1
Propagation by Layering
228
1
Propagation by Crown Division
229
1
Propagation of Specialized Stems and Roots
229
1
Runners and Stolons
229
1
Offsets
230
1
Suckers
230
1
Bulbs
230
1
Corms
231
1
Tubers
231
1
Rhizomes
231
1
Pseudobulbs
232
1
Tuberous or Storage Roots
232
1
Propagation by Grafting and Budding
232
1
Reasons for Grafting
233
1
Grafting Methods
233
1
Micropropagation
234
1
Advantages
234
1
Disadvantages
234
2
Facilities and Equipment
236
1
Media
236
1
Methods
237
1
Propagation Aftercare
238
3
Transplanting and Hardening
238
1
Containers for Growing-On Transplants
239
1
Growing Media
240
1
Winter Protection
240
1
Summary
241
6
Exercises
247
1
Internet Resources
248
1
Relevant References
249
1
Conventional Horticultural Crop Breeding
250
30
Overview
250
1
Chapter Contents
250
1
Objectives
251
1
Desirable Characteristics
251
1
Sustainability Issues
251
1
Sources of Genetic Diversity
251
5
Centers of Origin
253
1
Folk Varieties
254
1
Folk Varieties and the Zuni Case Study
255
1
Heirloom Varieties
255
1
Lines and Cultivars
256
1
Natural and Artificial Occurrences of Plant Variability
256
1
Techniques of Plant Breeders
257
4
Hybridization
257
2
Hybrid Vigor
259
1
Backcrossing
259
1
Artificial Mutagens
260
1
Selection
261
4
Natural versus Artificial Selection
261
1
Methods of Selection
262
1
Selection in Self-Pollinating Plants
262
1
Selection with Cross-Pollinating Plants
263
1
Selection and Quantitative Inheritance
264
1
Tissue Culture Selection
264
1
Mass Seed Production
265
2
Seeds from Self-Pollinated Plants
265
1
Seeds from Cross-Pollinated Plants
265
1
Hybrid Seeds
266
1
Seeds from Trees and Shrubs
266
1
Seeds by Apomixis
267
1
Plant Variety Protection Act
267
1
All-America Selections
268
2
Summary
270
7
Exercises
277
1
Internet Resources
278
1
Relevant References
278
2
Biotechnology
280
40
Overview
280
1
Chapter Contents
280
1
Objectives
280
1
Biotechnology Basics
281
1
Recombinant DNA Technology, aka Genetic Engineering
281
1
DNA Libraries
282
2
Cutting DNA into Fragments
282
1
Creating the Library
282
1
Library Variations
283
1
Working With DNA Fragments
284
4
Cutting and Copying DNA
284
1
Separating DNA Fragments with Electrophoresis
285
1
Sequencing and Primers
285
1
Sequencing Methods
285
3
Finding the Right Genes
288
3
Library Copies and Basic Screening Protocol
288
1
Probe Types
289
1
Blotting Types
290
1
Mutations and Transposons
290
1
Mapping
291
2
Gene Linkage Maps
292
1
Physical Maps
292
1
Gene Transfer Technology
293
3
DNA Insertion
294
1
Ballistic Transfer
295
1
Direct Transfer
295
1
Electroporation and Microinjection
295
1
Silicon Whiskers and Viral Vectors
295
1
Gene Surgery with Chimeraplasty
295
1
Applications in Plant Biotechnology
296
9
Frost Protection
296
1
Insecticides from Bacillus thuringiensis
297
1
Herbicide Resistance
298
1
Slowing Ripening
298
1
Flower Color
299
1
Better Proteins and Other Nutrients
299
1
Microbial Pesticides
300
1
Nitrogen Fixation
301
1
Pathogen-Free Plants
302
1
Viral Resistance
303
1
Bacterial Resistance
303
1
New Hybrids
304
1
Germplasm Protection
304
1
Pharmaceutical and Industrial Plants
304
1
Sustainability and Plant Biotechnology
305
1
Summary
306
12
Exercises
318
1
Internet Resources
318
1
Relevant References
319
1
Videos and CD-ROMs
319
1
Energy and the Food System
320
28
Overview
320
1
Chapter Contents
320
1
Objectives
321
1
Energy Consumption in Production Horticulture
321
6
Specific Types of Energy Consumption
321
1
Overall Energy Conservation in Production Horticulture
321
1
Energy Consumption of Horticultural Crops
322
1
Fuel Usage in Mechanized Production Horticulture
323
2
Fuel Usage in Irrigated Production Horticulture
325
1
Fertilizer and Energy in Production Horticulture
325
1
Pesticides and Energy in Production Horticulture
326
1
Energy Returns with Horticultural Crops
326
1
Greenhouse Energy Usage
327
1
Energy Consumption in Postproduction Horticulture
327
3
Vegetable and Fruit Processing
328
1
Packaging
328
1
Food Preparation
329
1
Transportation
329
1
Energy Sustainability in the Future
330
9
Fossil Fuel Limits
330
2
Conservation
332
1
Energy Sustainability and Human Diets
332
1
Alternative Energy Sources
333
1
Solar Energy
333
1
Wind Energy
334
1
Geothermal
335
1
Hydroelectric
335
1
Biomass Fuels
336
1
Hydrogen and Fuel Cells
337
2
Summary
339
7
Exercises
346
1
Internet Resources
346
1
Relevant References
347
1
Sustaining Soil, Water, and the Environment
348
70
Overview
348
1
Chapter Contents
348
1
Objectives
348
1
Site Selection
349
2
Climate
349
1
Site Factors
349
1
Drainage
350
1
On-Site Protection: Wind, Sun, Cold, and Frost
351
4
Protection from Wind and Sun
351
1
Winter Protection
352
2
Frost Protection
354
1
Soil Fertility
355
4
Nutrient Deficiency
355
1
Soil and Water Tests
356
1
Sampling
357
1
Test Recommendations
358
1
Soil Tests and Sustainable Agriculture
359
1
Soil Organic Matter
359
3
Functions in Soil
360
1
Relation to Soil Sustainability
361
1
Sustainable Management of Soil Resources
362
19
Fertilizers
362
1
Chemical and Organic Fertilizers
362
2
Fertilizer Application Practices
364
2
Factors Affecting Placement, Amounts, and Timing
366
2
Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium Considerations
368
1
Fertilizers and Sustainability
369
1
Adjusting Soil pH
369
2
Other Sustainable Practices for Soil Management
371
1
Crop Residues
371
1
Cover Crop Background
372
1
Crops Managed as Green Manure
373
2
Green Manure Choices
375
1
Maximizing Nitrogen and Organic Matter with Green Manure
376
1
Cover Crops
377
1
Rotations
378
1
Organic Amendments
378
1
Manure
378
1
Compost
379
2
Sewage Sludge
381
1
Peat
381
1
Reduced Tillage
381
4
Conventional Tillage
382
1
Conservation Tillage
382
3
Sustainable Water Management
385
9
Terraces
387
1
Contour Tillage and Contour Strip Cropping
388
1
Dryland Farming
389
1
Irrigation
389
1
Irrigation Parameters
389
1
Irrigation Systems
390
4
Mulches, Soils, and Water
394
3
Crop and Food Wastes
395
1
Garden, Household, Municipal, and Yard Wastes
395
1
Manufactured Materials
396
1
Natural Products
396
1
Wood By-Products
397
1
Overview of Precision Farming
397
4
Basic Factors Underlying Data Collection
398
1
Data Collection
399
1
Global Positioning Satellites
399
1
Geograhic Information Systems
400
1
Variable-Rate Technology
400
1
Sustainability and Precision Farming
400
1
Summary
401
10
Exercises
411
1
Internet Resources
412
3
Relevant References
415
2
Videos
417
1
Home Horticulture Basics
418
47
Overview
418
1
Chapter Contents
418
1
Objectives
419
1
Climatic Considerations
419
3
Soil Draindage
422
1
Soil Tests
423
1
Landscape, Lawn, and Gardening Choices
423
2
Conventional
424
1
Organic
424
1
Integrated Grounds and Gardening Management
424
1
Landscaping Basics
425
4
Lawn Care
429
1
Why Garden?
430
1
Site Selection
431
1
Plant and Garden Choices
432
3
Planning the Garden
435
1
Getting the Most Vegetables and Herbs
435
5
Growing Season and Its Extension
436
1
Intensive Gardening
436
2
Interplanting
438
1
Vertical Gardening
438
1
Succession Gardening
439
1
Flower Basics
440
2
Stair-Stepping
440
1
Light and Temperature Needs
441
1
Starting Seeds Ahead: To Buy or not to Buy
442
2
Tilling the Garden
444
2
Sowing Seeds
446
1
Using Transplants and How to Establish
447
2
Culture
449
6
Fertilization and pH Adjustment
449
1
Organic Amendments
449
1
Watering
450
2
Controlling Pests
452
1
Weeding and Mulching
453
1
Staking, Pruning, and Deadheading
454
1
Harvesting
454
1
Summary
455
4
Exercises
459
1
Internet Resources
460
1
Relevant References
461
4
Managing Enclosed Plant Environments
465
32
Overview
465
1
Chapter Contents
465
1
Objectives
465
1
Greenhouses
466
3
Structural Aspects
466
2
Glazing
468
1
Bench and Floor Systems
469
1
Greenhouse Environmental Control
469
7
Temperature
470
1
Ventilation
471
1
Cooling
472
2
Humidity
474
1
Light
474
1
Radiant Flux
474
1
Roof Slope
474
1
Shape
474
1
Orientation
474
1
Light Reduction
474
1
Photoperiod Control
475
1
Automation
475
1
Air Pollutants
475
1
Greenhouse Cultural Practices
476
3
Growing Media
476
1
Watering
476
1
Fertilization
476
2
Pest Control
478
1
Carbon Dioxide Enrichment
478
1
Energy Conservation
479
2
Insulation
479
1
Other Steps
480
1
Split Night Temperatures
480
1
The Future
481
1
Hotbeds
481
1
Cold Frames
482
1
Cloches and Hot Caps
483
1
Row Covers and Tunnels
484
2
Clear Mulch
486
1
Sun-Heated Pits
486
1
Lathhouses
486
1
The Home, Office, and Interiorscapes
487
4
Environmental Control
487
1
Light
488
1
Humidity
488
1
Ventilation
488
1
Water
489
1
Indoor Lighting
489
2
Summary
491
4
Exercises
495
1
Internet Resources
495
1
Relevant References
496
1
Controlling Growth by Physical, Biological and Chemical Means
497
32
Overview
497
1
Chapter Contents
497
1
Objectives
498
1
Physical Control by Pruning
498
5
Pruning and Effects on Development
498
1
Pruning and Timing
499
1
Pruning Tools and Techniques
499
4
Training
503
5
Maintenance Pruning for Established Plants
508
4
Biological Techniques
512
3
Vegetables and Turf
513
1
Fruiting and Ornamental Woody Plants
513
1
Greenhouse Ornamental Crops
513
2
Chemical Techniques
515
6
Auxin
516
1
Gibberellins
517
1
Growth Retardants
518
1
Fruit-Thinning Agents
519
1
Ethylene Sources
520
1
Scald Preventives
520
1
Abscission Agents
520
1
Chemical Pruners
520
1
Miscellaneous Regulators
520
1
Summary
521
4
Exercises
525
1
Internet Resources
526
1
Relevant References
527
2
Plant Protection
529
70
Overview
529
1
Chapter Contents
529
1
Objectives
529
1
Pests of Animal Origin
530
6
Insect Arthropods
530
1
Noninsect Arthropods
531
3
Nematodes
534
1
Larger Animal Pests
535
1
Nonanimal Pests
536
8
Viruses and Viroids
536
1
Phytoplasmas, Spiroplasmas, and Xylem- and Phloem-Limited Bacteria
537
1
Bacteria
538
2
Fungi
540
1
Dodder, Mistletoe, Algae, and Moss
540
1
Weeds
540
4
Sustainable Approaches to Plant Protection
544
1
IPM Basics
545
6
Monitoring, Scouting, and Record Keeping
546
4
Phenological Predictions
550
1
Economic Threshold Level
550
1
Control Measures
551
1
Preventing Pests and Diseases: Proactive Practices
551
8
Barriers and Deterrents
551
4
Plant Disease Forecasting Systems
555
1
Cultural Practices
555
1
Sanitation, Surgery, Aseptic Methods, and Inspection
555
1
Soil Health Maintenance
556
1
Environmental Alterations
556
1
Crop Rotations, Cover Crops, and Intercropping
557
1
Timing and Spacing
557
1
Preventive Plants
557
1
Resistance
558
1
Miscellaneous
559
1
Reactive Practices to Control Insects and Diseases
559
26
Traps for Insects
559
1
Cultural Practices for Insect Control
559
1
Cultural Practices for Weed Control
559
2
Cultural Practices to Control Nematodes and Soil Pathogens
561
1
Cultural Practices to Control Diseases
561
1
Biological Controls for Pests and Diseases
561
1
Parasitoids, Predators, and Other Beneficial Organisms
562
4
Strategies
566
5
Chemical Controls
571
1
Sprays
572
1
Dusts
572
1
Granular and Encapsulated Materials
573
1
Aerosols, Fogs, and Fumigants
573
1
Safety
574
2
Application Problems
576
1
Phytotoxicity Problems
577
1
Contamination Problems
577
1
Control Problems
578
1
Types of Pesticides for Specific Pests
578
1
``Green'' Pesticides
578
1
Nematicides
579
1
Miticides (Acaricides) and Insecticides
580
1
Other Animal Pesticides
581
2
Bactericides and Fungicides
583
2
Algicides
585
1
Herbicides
585
1
Summary
585
8
Exercises
593
1
Internet Resources
594
3
Relevant References
597
1
CD-ROMs
598
1
SECTION Four Introduction to Horticultural Production
599
248
Ornamental Horticulture
601
68
Overview
601
1
Chapter Contents
601
1
Objectives
601
1
Floriculture
602
4
Bedding and Garden Plants
603
1
Potted Flowering and Foliage Plants
604
1
Cut Flowers and Cut Greens
605
1
Nursery Production
606
4
Nursery Types
608
1
Trends
608
2
Other Specialty Crops
610
2
Landscaping Services
612
2
Design
612
2
Construction and Maintenance
614
1
Careers in Ornamental Horticulture
614
3
Floriculture
614
2
Nursery Production
616
1
Landscape Horticulture
616
1
Garden Centers and Retail Nurseries
616
1
Arboreta and Botanical/Horticultural Gardens
617
1
Education and Research
617
1
Seed Production
617
1
Horticultural Therapists
617
1
Common Link
617
1
Annuals
617
3
Biennials
620
1
Herbaceous Perennials
621
3
Bulbs
624
7
Ferns
631
1
Grass
632
3
Ground Covers
635
1
Woody Perennials: Trees, Shrubs, and Vines
636
19
House and Greenhouse Plants
655
3
Summary
658
4
Exercises
662
1
Internet Resources
663
2
Relevant References
665
3
CD-ROMs
668
1
Vegetables and Herbs
669
92
Overview
669
1
Chapter Contents
669
1
Objectives
669
1
Vegetable Gardens
670
1
Commercial Field Vegetable and Melon Crops
670
1
Acreage
670
1
Production
670
1
Value
671
1
Commercial Field White and Sweet Potato Crops
671
1
Commercial Greenhouse Vegetable and Mushroom Crops
671
1
Commercial Field and Greenhouse Herb Crops
671
1
Commercial Vegetable Seed and Transplant Crops
672
1
Careers in Olericulture
672
1
Vegetable Production Basics
672
6
Crop and Cultivar Selection
672
1
Soil Preparation
673
1
Fertilization
673
2
Planting
675
1
Irrigation
675
1
Weed and Pest Control
676
2
Harvesting Vegetable Crops
678
1
Postharvest Changes of Vegetables
679
1
Premarketing Operations
680
3
Washing, Trimming, Waxing, and Curing
681
1
Precooling
681
1
Grading
682
1
Packaging
682
1
Shipping
683
1
Preservation
683
1
Vegetable Crops A to Z
683
57
Artichokes (globe and jerusalem); asparagus; beans; beets; broccoli; brussels sprouts; cabbage; carrots; cauliflower; celery and celeriac; chard; Chinese cabbage and Chinese mustard; collards; corn (sweet); cucumber; eggplant; endive plus chicory, dandelion, escarole, and radicchio; Florence fennel; garlic; horseradish; kale; kohlrabi; leek; lettuce; melons; mushrooms; mustard and arugula; New Zealand spinach; okra; onion; parsley and parsley root; parsnip; peas; peppers; potato; pumpkin; radish; rhubarb; salsify; shallot; spinach; squash; sweet potato, taro; tomato; turnip and rutabaga; watercress; watermelon
Herb Production Basics
740
1
Herb A to Z
740
11
Angelica; anise; basil; borage; burnet; caraway; catnip; chamomile; chervil; chives; coneflowers; coriander; cumin; dill; fennel; fenugreek; golden seal; horehound; hyssop; lavender; lemon balm; lovage; mint; oregano; rosemary; sage; savory; sesame; sorrel; sweet bay; sweet cicely; sweet marjoram; sweet woodruff; tarragon; thyme
Summary
751
5
Exercises
756
1
Internet Resources
757
2
Relevant References
759
1
Videos
760
1
Fruits and Nuts
761
86
Overview
761
1
Chapter Contents
761
1
Objectives
761
1
Backyard Fruit Production
762
1
Commercial Fruit and Nut Production
762
2
Consumer Trends
762
1
Acreage
762
2
Production
764
1
Value
764
1
Careers in Pomology
764
1
Fruit and Nut Production Basics
765
8
Crop and Cultivar Selection
765
1
Site Selection, Preparation, Planting, and Pruning
766
1
Weeds and Orchard Floor Management
767
3
Fertilization
770
1
Irrigation
771
1
Pollination and Thinning
772
1
Pest Management
772
1
Harvesting Fruit and Nut Crops
773
2
Postharvest Changes of Fruits
775
1
Premarketing Operations
776
2
Washing and Waxing
776
1
Precooling
777
1
Grading
777
1
Packaging
777
1
Shipping
777
1
Preservation
777
1
Fruit and Nut Crops A to Z
778
57
Almonds; apples; apricots; avocados; bananas; beechnuts; blackberries; blueberries; brazil nuts; cashews; cherries; chestnuts; citrus; coconuts; cranberries; currants and gooseberries; dates; elderberries; feijoas; figs; filberts; grapes; guavas; hickory nuts; jujubes; juneberries; kiwifruits; kumquats; litchis; macadamia nuts; mangos; mulberries; olives; papayas; passion fruits; paw paws; peaches and nectarines; peanuts; pears; pecans; persimmons; pineapples; pistachios; plums; pomegranates; quinces; raspberries; strawberries; walnuts
Summary
835
6
Exercises
841
1
Internet Resources
842
2
Relevant References
844
3
Index
847