Introductory Horticulture
By Carroll L. Shry, Jr., H. Edward Reiley
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Written for high school introduction to horticulture, agriculture, or plant science courses, INTRODUCTORY HORTICULTURE, 9e, is a broad-based, first-level text that explores the basic principles of horticulture and methods of practical application. It offers varied multisensory applications — including group, crew, and individual -- and a hands-on approach in the modalities of learning, providing myriad avenues for students to experiment with the green industry. The Ninth Edition emphasizes organic and sustainable farming methods, introduces students to new and emerging technology, and focuses on organizations and career development paths relevant to aspiring horticulturists. In addition to the print format, the text is available through MindTap Agriscience - a customizable, fully digital experience for students and instructors that combines an enhanced ebook, videos, quizzes, and much more.
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Written for high school introduction to horticulture, agriculture, or plant science courses, INTRODUCTORY HORTICULTURE, 9e, is a broad-based, first-level text that explores the basic principles of horticulture and methods of practical application. It offers varied multisensory applications — including group, crew, and individual -- and a hands-on approach in the modalities of learning, providing myriad avenues for students to experiment with the green industry. The Ninth Edition emphasizes organic and sustainable farming methods, introduces students to new and emerging technology, and focuses on organizations and career development paths relevant to aspiring horticulturists. In addition to the print format, the text is available through MindTap Agriscience - a customizable, fully digital experience for students and instructors that combines an enhanced ebook, videos, quizzes, and much more.
The thoroughly revised section on business operations covers new information on financial opportunities, marketing strategies, responsibilities to employees, current technology, best-practices for business communications, and career development for those interested in pursuing a career in horticulture.
VIVID FULL-COLOR DESIGN, IMAGES, AND ILLUSTRATIONS bring the beauty of horticulture to life, engaging students in learning and inspiring them to further explore the horticulture field.
LEARNING FEATURES such as Objectives, Key Terms, and Competencies to Develop frame the unit and help students identify key concepts and information. Additionally, end-of-unit Review Questions and Activities encourage students to evaluate and apply what they have learned.
An ADDITIONAL RESOURCES list with each unit and ROBUST APPENDICES provide students with valuable reference material as well as a guide to relevant information on specific topics.
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Section 1. Horticulture: An Introduction
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