Science and the Garden by Ingram, David S. -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

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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