Product Description

Applied Principles of Horticultural Science is that critical thing for all students of horticulture - a book that teaches the theory of horticultural science through the practice of horticulture itelf.

The book is divided into three sections - Plant science, Soil science, Pest and disease. Each section contains a number of chapters relating to a major principle of applied horticulture. Each chapter starts with a key point summary and introduces the underpinning knowledge which is then reinforced by exercises. The book contains over 70 practical exercises, presented in a way that makes students think for themselves. Answers to the exercises are given at the end of chapters. Clear step-by-step instructions make practical work accessible to students of all abilities.

This new third edition provides an even wider sweep of case studies to make this book an essential practical workbook for horticulture students and gardners alike. Updated material fits with the latest RHS, City and Guilds and Edexcel syllabus. It is particularly suitable for the RHS Certificate, Advanced Certificate and Edexcel Diplomas as well as for those undertaking NPTC National, Advanced National courses and Horticulture NVQs at levels 2 and 3, together with the new Diploma in Environmental and Land-based studies.

Laurie Brown is a horticultural scientist and educator. He is Director of Academex, a consultancy company aspiring to excellence in teaching and learning. Laurie previously worked with the Standards Unit on the design of exemplary teaching resources in the land-based sector.

* Gain an understanding of the practical application of horticultural science
* Have the essential information for your course at your fingertips
* Test and confirm your learning with model questions and exercises throughout

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #132072 in Books
• Published on: 2008-08-11
• Original language: German
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 344 pages

Review
'This is the book I have been waiting for. It is superb, an excellent resource for teachers and lecturers alike.'
Doug Stewart, Bishop Burton College, U.K.

'It gives an excellent application of theoretical learning through practical activity...Very suitable for students following independent learning programmes.'
Steve Hewitt, National Agricultural Centre

'Easy to read and very relevant to National Certificate, BTEC, and RHS courses.'
Nigel White, Lecturer, Moulton College, U.K.

'There is really no other book which covers this topic as clearly as this book'
Ian Merrick, Oaklands College

Customer Reviews

Only if you like experimenting
The technical information in this book looks excellent but I returned mine because it was not as it appeared to be. On the book and the web site it states "Applied Principles of Horticultural Science is that critical thing for all students of horticulture - a book that teaches the theory of horticultural science through the practice of horticulture itelf."
But it doesn't: this is a book of experiments.
In my mind the 'application' of a theory or science is putting it to use in the real world not conducting experiments. I was expectng this book to use the theory of horticulture to show me how to grow things better.
If you want to do all the experiments in this book you will need:
scalpel, hand lens, dissection tile, calculator, petri dishes, filter paper, tetrazolium salt, graph paper, IBA solution, NAA solution, IAA solution, beakers, hormone rooting powder, dissection kit, Incubator, mono and binocular microscopes, sample bags, plant press, UK pesticide guide, starch testing apparatus, glass funnel, test tube, oxygen meter, top-pan analytical balance, incubating oven, cold storage fridge, conical flask, liquid paraffin, water bath, live yeast, capillary tube, thermometers, potassium permangate crystals, de-ionized water, rubber sleeve, red dye, various slides, bubble potometer, weather station(!!!), various pollen and plant materials (both healthy and diseased plants), stop watch, various soil samples and composts, glue, metre rule, gardening tools, measuring cylinder, retort stand, soil testing kits, barium sulphate, pH colour chart hydrochloric acid soluton, vinegar, pooters, merkoquant nitrate test strips, distilled water, perlite or rockwool, ammonium nitrate, some common garden chemicals, kieserite, weigh boats, ficote, osmocote, mono-ammonium phosphate, needles, bunsen burner, various insects (in all developmental stages), pipette, tripod, various nematodes, biological control agents. (Of course I may have missed some).
Basically you need access to a laboratory, garden and weather station.
I think the information for this book should indicate some of this.
Only two stars for not making the content, use and requirements of the book clear!