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BL
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| Record Number
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1041376
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b795746
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| Main Entry
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Brown, L. V.
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| Title & Author
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Applied principles of horticultural science /\ L.V. Brown.
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| Edition Statement
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2nd ed.
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| Publication Statement
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Oxford :: Butterworth-Heinemann,, 2002.
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| Page. NO
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xv, 322 pages :: illustrations ;; 25 cm
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| ISBN
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0750653426
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: 9780750653428
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| Notes
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Previous edition: 1996.
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| Bibliographies/Indexes
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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| Contents
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Part one Plant science: Plant kingdoom classifications and nomenclature -- Seed propagation (viability and vigour) -- Propagation -- Weed -- biology and control -- The leaf and photosynthesis -- Respiration and storage -- Plant water -- Water transportation pathways and processes -- Flower structure -- Part two: Soil science: Soil formation and texture -- Soil structure and profile assessment -- Soil water -- Measuring soil ph -- Raising soil ph -- Lowering soil ph (increasing soil acidity) -- Soil organisms and composting -- Soil organic matter -- Plant nutrition -- Fertilizers -- Part three Pest and disease: Fungi -- Insects and mites -- Nematodes -- Biological control.
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| Abstract
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"This book of practical work has been designed specifically for horticulture students, with over 70 exercises to aid development and strengthen understanding, supported by concise summaries of the underpinning knowledge to facilitate student-centred learning"--Publisher's description.
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Horticulture, Problems, exercises, etc.
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Horticulture.
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Soil science, Problems, exercises, etc.
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Soil science.
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Horticulture, Problèmes et exercices.
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Horticulture.
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Pédologie, Problèmes et exercices.
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Pédologie.
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Gartenbau
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Horticulture.
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Soil science.
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| Dewey Classification
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635
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| LC Classification
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SB318.B76 2002
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| NLM classification
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LAN 400fstub
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