Commercial horticulture Books

Fertilizers relates to inorganic manufactured products that supply plant nutrients. Since the beginning of the 1960s, the large increase in the demand for food, caused by the substantial increase in the world's population and improved diets, has been met...

I have been teaching series of undergraduate courses in agriculture and natural resources in three Universities in Ethiopia namely; Mizan Tepi, Debre Markos and Jimma Universities for the past 8 years. In the process, I have closely interacted with...

Adoption of Micro Irrigation System can be a panacea in irrigation related problems. In this technology, the cropped field is irrigated in the close vicinity of root zone of crop. It reduces the water loss occurring through evaporation, conveyance and...

Selma Cristina de O. B. Leal durante a graduação foi bolsista de iniciação científica na EMBRAPA (Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária) Agrobiologia - CNPAB trabalhando em estudos com bactérias diazotróficas (fixadoras de nitrogênio) em...

Onion (Allium cepa L.) is botanically included in the Liliaceae and species are found across a wide range of latitudes and altitudes. World onion production has increased by at least 25% over the past 10 years with current production being around 44...

This book is thoroughly recommended for inclusion on the bookshelf of the home-brewing enthusiast. An expert on the subject writes a comprehensive account of yeast treatment throughout the ages. This book contains classic material dating back to the...

This vintage book contains a complete guide to training grapevines, with a special focus on the “Guyot” and “Thomery” Systems. With simple, clear instructions and a wealth of invaluable tips, this volume covers every aspect of grapevine training, and...

This volume contains a collection of vintage articles on the subject of vineyard soil, with information on preparation, taxonomy, location, and many other related aspects. Highly accessible and profusely illustrated, these timeless articles have been...

This vintage book contains a concise guide to wine making, with information on tools and equipment, common problems, siphoning, fermentation, sterilisation, and all other related aspects. Written in simple, plain language and full of useful information,...

This vintage book contains a short treatise on making wine, with information on yeast selection, fermentation, bacteria, nutrient salts, different varieties of wine, and many other related aspects. Written in simple, plain language and full of invaluable...

This book contains a vintage article on wine-making, including information on grape selection, planting and managing vines, budding, grafting, fermentation, bottling, and many other related aspects. Written in simple language and full of handy tips and...

This book is thoroughly recommended for the professional and amateur winegrower. An expert on the subject writes a concise guide to distilling wine. This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully...

This book is thoroughly recommended for the professional and amateur winegrower. An expert on the subject writes a concise guide to making dry wines. This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully...

This book is thoroughly recommended for the professional and amateur winegrower. An expert on the subject writes a complete guide to wine-making in California. This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been...

This volume contains a collection of vintage articles on the subject of vineyard soil, with information on preparation, taxonomy, location, general management, and many other related aspects. Highly accessible and profusely illustrated, these timeless...

This vintage book contains a comprehensive guide to growing grapes, with a focus on training vines with the use of trellises and stakes. Written in simple language and profusely illustrated, this volume is highly recommended for budding gardeners with an...

This book contains a collection of vintage articles on managing a grapevine, with a special focus on pruning and trimming. These timeless articles have been carefully selected for a modern readership, and will be of considerable utility to farmers and...

This book contains a collection of classic articles on the subject of growing grapevines in pots, complete with historical information, simple directions, and helpful tips. Highly accessible and full of invaluable information, these articles have been...

This book contains a collection of classic articles on the subject of hybridising and crossing the grapevine, complete with historical information, simple directions, and helpful tips. Highly accessible and full of invaluable information, these articles...

"Vine Pruning" is a comprehensive guide to maintaining grape vines, looking at why, when, and how it is done. Written in simple, clear language and profusely illustrated, this timeless guide is perfect for anyone with a practical interest in the subject,...

A study on oidium originally printed in 1907 by the university of California. This book is thoroughly recommended for inclusion on the amateur or professional winegrower and historian of viticulture, containing a wealth of information and anecdote, much...

This volume contains a collection of classic articles on the subject of grafting grapevines, complete with historical information, simple directions, and helpful tips. Highly accessible and full of invaluable information, these articles have been...

This vintage volume contains a practical manual for the grape-grower and wine-maker, with information on grafting, planting, propagation, vineyard management, harvesting, diseases and insects, and all other related aspects. Profusely illustrated and full...

Charles Chupp's pioneering study of clubroot, a devastating plant disease that affects many important crops, provides a detailed account of its pathology and epidemiology. Drawing on years of research and experimentation, Chupp provides a wealth of...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

The Kadota Fig: A Treatise On Its Origin, Planting And Care is a comprehensive guidebook written by W. Sam Clark on the cultivation and maintenance of the Kadota fig. The book provides a detailed account of the origin of the Kadota fig, its...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

Allelopathy is a phenomenon with different interactions that can be found in plants, as a form of protection against the attack of pathogens, insect pests and herbivory. The compounds of secondary metabolism present different concentrations in different...

As florestas de mangue ocupam aproximadamente não mais de 1% das terras florestadas do mundo, segundo especialistas. Estes importantes ecossistemas estão actualmente a perder-se a um ritmo alarmante. A aquicultura, o desenvolvimento urbano, a agricultura...

Jackfruit considered as the world's largest fruit does not enjoy its due respect at present. The fruit is not popular among the masses as it is not easy to eat out of hand owing to difficulty in separating fruit bulbs from rind, and also due to...

Survey was carried out to select the location where the cactus berries of good quality could be obtained. Grab the fruit gently using the tongs or by twisting. After rinsing the important operation was carried out during which the tiny stickers and fuzz...

Foods are analyzed by scientists working in all of the major sectors of the food industry including food manufacturers, ingredient suppliers, analytical service laboratories, government laboratories, and University research laboratories. The food...

The foliage ornamental industry has created a major breakthrough in floriculture business in the recent years. Dependence of potted plants especially foliage is growing very fast on account of non-availability of ground space in cities. Common indoor...

The book economics of plantain production in central Niger delta provides socio-economic information on plantain production that will be of immense guide to students of agriculture, practicing farmers, lecturers, researchers in teaching and learning as...

The experiment was conducted to evaluate the growth and yield response of cauliflower (Brassica olreracea L.) under surface and subsurface drip irrigation with fertigation through field experiment. The treatment consisted of two irrigation methods viz.,...

Mushroom is emerging as an important commercial crop in Nepal. The demand for mushroom is on rise and its production is also increasing year after year. This research study analyzes the profitability of mushroom production and its marketing constraints,...

Este livro baseou-se em uma pesquisa científica realizada no Centro Avançado de Pesquisa Tecnológica do Agronegócio de Seringueira e Sistemas Agroflorestais, do Instituto Agronômico - IAC, da Agência Paulista de Tecnologia dos Agronegócios - APTA e na...

Nowadays, oyster mushroom cultivation has become increasing in the developing countries like Ethiopia. But the yield is lower which is due to the substrate performance, availability and cost difference of Substrates materials. This book extremely sorts...

This is a classic guide to propagating and caring for plants, specially designed for the novice or home gardener. With clear instructions and helpful diagrams, this book walks the budding gardener through every step of propagating and maintaining a wide...

This major work has but one aim: to provide breeders and researchers from the public and private sectors with all the latest information on the breeding of crops of economic relevance. Also, it serves as a major reference book...

This insightful book explores the relationship we have with gardens and with the act of gardening, considering in detail the psychological, social and health benefits.

An authoritative textbook on horticulture aimed at high school and college students. This comprehensive guide covers everything from plant biology to landscaping, with a particular emphasis on the propagation of plants. With clear explanations and...

This journal is an essential resource for anyone working in the field of agriculture or related sciences. It contains peer-reviewed articles on a wide range of topics, including crop breeding, soil science, pest management, and more. With contributions...

This book is a report on the progress of Substation No. 8, a research facility in Lubbock, Texas, between the years 1909 and 1914. It includes information on the research projects conducted at the station, as well as their results and implications for...

Ce livre de Jean-Baptiste Boussingault est une référence en matière d'agronomie, de chimie agricole et de physiologie. Destiné aux scientifiques et aux agriculteurs, il contient des informations pratiques et des études de cas.This work has been selected...

Ce livre est idéal pour ceux qui cherchent à approfondir leurs connaissances en agronomie, chimie agricole et physiologie végétale. Écrit par Jean Baptiste Boussingault, l'un des fondateurs de la chimie agricole, ce volume 5 de la collection offre des...

In Principles of Agricultural Chemistry, Justus Liebig provides a detailed exploration into the science of chemistry and its applications to agriculture. With a strong emphasis on practical applications, Liebig covers a wide range of topics, from crop...

This comprehensive guide to the diagnosis and treatment of ginseng diseases provides valuable insights for growers and cultivators, with detailed instructions on how to identify and manage a range of common issues related to plant health.This work has...