Name: Introductory Horticulture, 10th Student Edition
ISBN: 9798214094618

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Introductory Horticulture, 10th Student Edition

Agriscience

Horticulture/Agronomy

Horticulture

CTE - Agriculture & Animal Sciences

Agriculture

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B2B & B2C

"Introductory Horticulture" is intended for agriculture programs in high schools offering an introduction to horticulture, agriculture or plant science course, and presents a comprehensive review of relevant horticulture topics, activities and tips for success within the field. In addition, this 10th edition offers a refined learning design approach, focusing on clarity of learning objectives, conciseness of content and alignment of leaning objectives to activities and assessments, as well as industry-validated standards such as AFNR (Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources) and NGSS (Next Generation Science Standards). Current technology and trends are also explored, along with a focus on the development of employability skills, preparing students for the ever-evolving nature of the horticulture industry.

INTRODUCTORY HORTICULTURE

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Section I: EXPLORING HORTICULTURE.
1. The Horticulture Industry.
2. Careers in Horticulture.
3. Leadership Development in Horticulture.
4. Horticulture in the Age of Technology.
5. Safety in Horticulture.
Section II: PLANT SCIENCE.
6. Plant Taxonomy: How Plants Are Named.
7. Parts of Plants and Their Functions.
8. Soil, Plant Nutrition, and Environmental Factors Affecting Plant Growth.
Section III: PLANT PROPAGATION.
9. Introduction to Propagation.
10. Sexual Propagation.
11. Asexual Propagation.
12. Plant Growth Regulators.
Section IV: GREENHOUSE AND CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT PRODUCTION.    
13. Specialty Greenhouse Crop Production.
14. Controlled Environment Agriculture.
Section V: INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT.  
15. Integrated Pest Management and the Biological Control of Pests and Diseases.
16. Insect and Mite Control.
17. Plant Diseases and Disorders.
18. Weeds and Herbicides.
19. The Safe Use of Pesticides.
Section VI: CONTAINER GROWN AND SPECIALTY PLANTS. 
20. The Interior Landscape.
21. Container Gardens.
22. The Art of Bonsai.
23. Containerized Nursery Crop Production.
Section VII: LANDSCAPE AND GARDEN DESIGN.
24. Principles of Landscape and Garden Design.
25. Deciduous Trees.
26. Deciduous Shrubs.
27. Narrowleaf Evergreens.
28. Broadleaf Evergreens.
29. Perennials, Ornamental Grasses, Vines, and Bamboos.
30. Annual Bedding Plants.
31. Ground Covers.
32. Bulbs.
33. Maintenance, Irrigation, and Pruning of Landscape Plants.
Section VIII: LAWN AND TURFGRASS MANAGEMENT.
34. Establishing the Lawn.
35. Maintaining and Renovating the Lawn.
Section IX: THE VEGETABLE GARDEN.
36. Vegetable Gardening.
37. Preparing and Planting the Vegetable Garden.
38. Caring for the Vegetable Garden.
Section X: FRUIT AND NUT PRODUCTION.
39. Fruit.
40. Small Fruits.
41. Tree Fruits.
42. Nut Crops.
Section XI: FLORAL DESIGNS. 
43. Floral Design.
44. Floral Designs for Holidays and Occasions.
45. Enhancements and Accessories for Floral Design.
46. Flowers to Wear and Carry.
Section XII: BUSINESS OPERATIONS. 
47. Beginning a Horticultural Business.
48. Financial Operations of a Horticultural Business.
49. Human Relations: Personnel Management and Customer Sales.
50. Business Communications.
Appendix A: Trees and Shrubs.
Appendix B: Perennials, Annuals, Ornamental Grasses, and Vines.
Appendix C: Vegetables.
Appendix D: Extension Resources.
Appendix E: Supervised Agricultural Experience.
Glossary y Glosario.
Index.

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