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Index
Cover Royal Horticultural Society Title page Copyright Preface to third edition Preface to second edition Preface to first edition Chapter 1 Diversity in the plant world
Summary Introduction Creating order out of disorder Colonisation of the land Communities and the diversity of life forms Conclusion Further reading Authors and affiliations
Chapter 2 The plant body: structure and function
Summary Introduction Energy flow in the biosphere: photosynthesis and respiration The leaf: into the labyrinth The stem: reach for the sky The root: mining for minerals and water Conclusion Further reading Authors and affiliations
Chapter 3 Reproduction: securing the future
Summary Introduction Vegetative reproduction Sexual reproduction Conclusion Further reading Authors and affiliations
Chapter 4 Naming plants
Summary Introduction Latin botanical names Taxonomy: order in diversity Cultivated plant taxonomy Why plants change their names The quest for stability and linking information systems How to identify a plant Conclusion Further reading Authors and affiliations
Chapter 5 Selecting and breeding plants
Summary Introduction: adaptation and design Genes Genomes Mutation Heterozygosity and homozygosity Breeding systems Recombinant DNA technology Conclusion Further reading Authors and affiliations
Chapter 6 Soils and roots
Summary Introduction How soils are formed Physical properties of soils Chemical properties of soils Biological properties of soils Roots and soils Conclusion Further reading Authors and affiliations
Chapter 7 Soil cultivation and fertility
Summary Cultivating the soil Managing soil nutrients Sources of the major plant nutrients Fertilisers Manures Composts Managing soil pH Managing water Conclusion Further reading Authors and affiliations
Chapter 8 The plant environment: light and water
Summary Introduction Light and photosynthesis The effects of shade Water Physical structures that help to conserve water Biochemical pathways that help conserve water Salinity Too much water Aquatic plants Watering in the garden Choosing plants for particular conditions Conclusion Further reading Authors and affiliations
Chapter 9 Plants and the seasons
Summary Introduction Day-length Temperature Direct effects of temperature on flowering Conclusion Further reading Authors and affiliations
Chapter 10 Growing plants from seed
Summary Introduction Seed production and germination Seed storage Dormancy Germination Some practical considerations Collecting seeds, and F1 hybrids Further reading Authors and affiliations
Chapter 11 Vegetative propagation
Summary Introduction Characteristics of vegetative propagation and its value to gardeners How plants regenerate Practical propagation Conclusion Further reading Authors and affiliations
Chapter 12 Size and form
Summary Introduction How size is controlled Form and size can be manipulated by the gardener Conclusions Further reading Authors and affiliations
Chapter 13 Colour, scent and sound in the garden
Summary Introduction Colour in plants Variegation Environmental factors influencing colour The use of colour in the garden Scent and flavour Scent wheels Sound Conclusion Further reading Authors and affiliations
Chapter 14 Climate and weather
Summary Introduction Temperature Precipitation Wind Pressure Light Seasonality Climate Conclusion Further reading Authors and affiliations
Chapter 15 Climate and other environmental changes
Summary Global environmental change Changes in atmospheric composition Climate change and climate variation Changes in nutrient cycles Other environmental changes Conclusions Further reading Authors and affiliations
Chapter 16 Protected cultivation
Summary Why protect plants? What are the benefits? Principles of protection Cladding materials Types of protection Systems to be added Does protection have disadvantages? Crops grown under protection Conclusions Further reading Authors and affiliations
Chapter 17 The diversity of the undesirables
Summary Introduction Pests Diseases Weeds Intraspecific diversity Deciding whether an organism is a problem Poisonous and irritant plants Conclusion Further reading and sources of information Authors and affiliations
Chapter 18 Controlling the undesirables
Summary Introduction Keeping out the undesirables Know your enemy Control Conclusions Further reading and sources of information Authors and affiliations
Chapter 19 Maturation, ripening and storage
Summary Introduction Changes in metabolism and ethylene synthesis Maturation and ripening Pre-harvest influences on storage quality Harvesting, handling and preparation for storage Post-harvest treatments The storage environment Trends in commercial storage Non-commercial storage Conclusion Further reading Authors and affiliations
Chapter 20 Garden ecology
Summary Ecology and ecosystems Habitats Biodiversity Conclusions Further reading Authors and affiliations
Chapter 21 Garden wildlife and conservation
Summary Natives and aliens Gardens and the wider environment Conservation in gardens Conclusions Websites and further reading Authors and affiliations
Chapter 22 Low-input and low-impact gardening
Summary Introduction Conservation of resources in the garden Wildlife Carbon and greenhouse gas emissions Conclusions Further reading Authors and affiliations
Chapter 23 Health, well-being and socio-cultural benefits
Summary Gardens and ecosystem service provision Why garden? Gardens and green therapy Restorative landscapes Horticultural therapy Health risks Crime and antisocial behaviour Social and educational opportunities Children and green space Encouraging a balanced diet Gardening and attitudes to the wider environment Conclusions Further reading Author and affiliations
Chapter 24 Gardens for science
Summary Introduction Botanic gardens The gardens of horticultural societies Private and small commercial gardens Universities and independent research institutes Conclusion Further reading Authors and affiliations
Glossary Index EULA
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