"Dry Land Horticulture: Thriving in Tough Conditions" explores the principles and practices of horticulture, catering to a wide audience from small backyard farmers to large-scale producers. We emphasize horticulture's adaptability, making it appealing to people from all walks of life, even those who may not consider themselves traditional farmers.
Our book serves as both an instructional resource and a reference for hobbyists and professionals. Designed for undergraduate use, we focus on horticulture's basic principles and practices, ensuring a comprehensive introduction to ornamental horticulture, fruit culture, vegetable culture, and landscape architecture.
We discuss the underlying science, covering plant taxonomy, plant anatomy, plant growth environment, plant physiology, and plant improvement. The relevance of these scientific disciplines to the horticultural industry and their application to enhance plant performance are also explored.
Unique features include industry highlights contributed by university professors and professionals, offering valuable insights into specific horticultural topics.
