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Author : Mary-Slade Morrison
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Total Pages : 250 pages
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Download or read book Root-zone Management of Container-grown Herbaceous Perennials written by Mary-Slade Morrison and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Kathleen A. Moore
Publisher : NC State Extension
ISBN 13 : 9781469669731
Total Pages : 728 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (697 download)
Download or read book North Carolina Extension Gardener Handbook written by Kathleen A. Moore and published by NC State Extension. This book was released on 2022-02-15 with total page 728 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This national award winning book, now in its second edition, was developed especially for Master Gardener volunteers and home gardeners and is a primary source for research-based information on gardening and landscaping successfully in North Carolina and the Southeast. A fundamental reference for any seasoned gardener, the North Carolina Extension Gardener Handbook is also written to appeal to beginners just getting their hands dirty. It explains the "why and how" basics of gardening from soils and composting to vegetable gardening and wildlife management. Advice on garden design, preparation, and maintenance covers all types of plantings including lawns, ornamentals, fruits, trees, and containers. This handbook provides color images, detailed graphics, diagnostic tables, case studies, frequently asked questions, and specific management strategies for insects, diseases, weeds, and other pests. Written by a team of the state's leading horticulture experts, it contains a wealth of information to support you in creating and managing thriving gardens, lawns, and landscapes. The North Carolina Extension Gardener Handbook is an essential book for serious gardeners in North Carolina and the Southeast. Want to learn more? * Visit go.ncsu.edu/eg-handbook to view information contained in this book in an open access format. * Access free gardening resources from NC State Extension by visiting gardening.ces.ncsu.edu. * Find the Extension center in your county to speak with local experts by visiting www.ces.ncsu.edu/directory. * Become a Master Gardener volunteer and join an outstanding group of life-long learners working together to change the world. Learn how at ncemgv.org.
Author : JULIE P. NEWMAN
Publisher : UCANR Publications
ISBN 13 : 1601078420
Total Pages : 355 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (1 download)
Download or read book Container Nursery Production and Business Management Manual written by JULIE P. NEWMAN and published by UCANR Publications. This book was released on 2014-06-10 with total page 355 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This colorful manual includes research-based information on all aspects of production of landscape plants in commercial nurseries. Written primarily for wholesale nursery growers and propagators; a wide range of those involved in the nursery industry will find this a valuable reference. Twenty chapters in five broad sections cover topics from nursery site selection to crop production, water management to business and labor management, along with pest, weed, and disease management. This easy-to-use manual contains the photos, tables and clearly written text that make UC ANR's publications the go-to references industry professionals rely upon. Chapters include: Nursery Site Selection and Development Plant Growing Structures Mechanization and Automation Soils and Container Media Nutrition and Fertilization Irrigation Management Practices Controlling Runoff and Recycling Water, Nutrients, and Waste Plant Propagation Controlling Plant Growth Diagnosing Plant Problems Integrated Pest Management Plant Diseases Insects, Mites, and Other Invertebrate Pests Integrated Weed Management Vertebrate Pest Management Invasive Pests Business Management Marketing Considerations Increasing Labor Productivity
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Total Pages : 180 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (319 download)
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Total Pages : 202 pages
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Download or read book Managing Intermountain Rangelands written by and published by . This book was released on 1983 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The proceedings summarizes recent research and existing literature pertaining to the restoration and management of game and livestock ranges in the Intermountain Region. Improved plant materials and planting practices are emphasized. The series of 28 papers was presented at the Restoration of Range and Wildlife Habitat Training Sessions held in Twin Falls, Idaho, September 15-17, 1981 and in Elko, Nevada, June 22-24, 1982.
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Total Pages : 738 pages
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Author : P.K. Ray
Publisher : Scientific Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9389832748
Total Pages : 434 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (898 download)
Download or read book Essentials of Plant Nursery Management 2nd Edition written by P.K. Ray and published by Scientific Publishers. This book was released on 2020-08-17 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The second edition of the book “Essentials of Plant Nursery Management” represents a thoroughly revised and updated version of the preceding edition. It offers a cohesive treatment of the subject, covering fundamental principles of plant science and business management to operate a plant nursery in a highly profitable and professional manner. The book provides both general and specific information on the full range of topics related to nursery management. It explains in great detail how to run business that raises and sells plants for substantive profit. This is an essential reading not only for graduating students but for anyone considering entry into the nursery business, and also for those already in the nursery industry. Lookingat the recent technological advances in the field, a new chapter on “Mechanisation and Automation in the Plant Nursery” has been added. The book is heavily illustrated for enhanced understanding of the subject. It meets the requirement of a course entitled “plant propagation and nursery management” taught at UG and PG level in agriculture / horticulture / Forestry courses at universities in India or abroad. Besides students a wide range of people, including horticulturists, plant breeders, gardeners,foresters, researchers, florists, arborists, plant propagators, nursery operators, extension educators and agriculture consultantswho desire a good understanding of the subject would find this book as an indispensable resource of pertinent learning materials.
Author : Anne R. Lesley
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 0429605404
Total Pages : 676 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (296 download)
Download or read book Handbook of Integrated Pest Management for Turf and Ornamentals written by Anne R. Lesley and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2020-04-23 with total page 676 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This essential reference provides complete coverage of integrated pest management (IPM). With more than 40 recognized experts, the book thoroughly details the rationale and benefits of employing an IPM plan and provides technical information on each aspect from cultural practices to choosing when and how to use chemicals. It also brings together research work on pest problems with information on the practical implementation of the tools. Case studies of successful operations are provided as well.
Author : Donald Merhaut
Publisher : UCANR Publications
ISBN 13 : 1601079834
Total Pages : 330 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (1 download)
Download or read book Water, Root Media, and Nutrient Management for Greenhouse Crops written by Donald Merhaut and published by UCANR Publications. This book was released on 2018-11-06 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This user-friendly, practical guide was written for large and small greenhouse producers of containerized crops throughout the United States and all climates of North America. Inside you’ll find a thorough overview of plant nutrition and water quality. Originally associated with floriculture crops and “out-of-season” vegetable production, greenhouse production has experienced a recent sea change: new marketing trends, organic production, improved and more efficient production technologies, and the introduction of new laws and regulations related to environmental sustainability and food safety. To be successful, professional growers need to be equipped with a comprehensive understanding of greenhouse management today. Written by industry-based professionals and academics, its seventeen chapters demonstrate how water, root media, and fertilizer are integrated to optimize plant health, production efficiency, and the sustainability of resources and the environment.
Author : Carl E. Whitcomb
Publisher : Lacebark, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 0961310960
Total Pages : 477 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (613 download)
Download or read book Plant Production in Containers II written by Carl E. Whitcomb and published by Lacebark, Inc.. This book was released on 2003 with total page 477 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 2006, expanded 3rd edition. One of Whitcomb's how to grow books. Covers all factors in producing plants in the unique, man-made environment called a container, from propagating from seed or cuttings, to growth medium, nutrition, watering, weed control, and more. Chapters: 1. Propagation from Cuttings 2. Propagation from Seeds 3. Current Suggested Practices for Container Nurseries 4. The Unique Container 5. Container Designs that Work 6. Containers: Problems and Progress 7. Hybrid Systems and Large Containers 8. Growth Media 9. Plant Nutrition 10. Essential Nutrient Elements 11. Water, Water Management, and Slow Release Fertilizers 12. Other Nutrition al and Cultural Considerations 13. Heat, Cold, and Blow-Over 14. Light and Shading 15. Moving Plants in the Nursery 16. Water Quality 17. Irrigation Systems 18. Weed Control 19. Container Production Factors and Costs 20. Conducting Experiments
Author : William S. Platts
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Total Pages : 184 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (319 download)
Download or read book Methods for Evaluating Riparian Habitats with Applications to Management written by William S. Platts and published by . This book was released on 1987 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Author : U. S. Department of Agriculture
Publisher : www.Militarybookshop.CompanyUK
ISBN 13 : 9781782662068
Total Pages : 312 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (62 download)
Download or read book Nursery Manual for Native Plants written by U. S. Department of Agriculture and published by www.Militarybookshop.CompanyUK. This book was released on 2009-03 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : David V. Alford
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0470680199
Total Pages : 624 pages
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Download or read book Pest and Disease Management Handbook written by David V. Alford and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-04-15 with total page 624 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pest and Disease Management Handbook updates the 3rd edition of the Pest and Disease Control Handbook (1989). The structure of this important new book differs in several respects, acknowledging the advances that have been made in integrated crop management and the trends towards the more rational use of pesticides. Fully revised and up-to-date, the book commences with a new introductory chapter covering the principles of pest and disease management. Following chapters, each written by acknowledged experts in the field, cover a group of major temperate northern hemisphere crops. As well as comprehensive details of pest and disease management strategies, each chapter also includes a classification scheme for the cited pests and diseases. This important publication is a vital tool for all those involved in the crop protection / agrochemical industry including business managers, entomologists, agricultural scientists, plant pathologists and those studying and teaching BASIS courses. As an important reference guide for undergraduate and postgraduate students studying agricultural sciences, applied entomology and crop protection, copies of the book should be available on the shelves of all research establishments and universities where these subjects are studied and taught. Pest and Disease Management Handbook is published for the British Crop Protection Council (BCPC) by Blackwell Science. BCPC is a registered charity having the principal objective of promoting the development, use and understanding of effective and sustainable crop protection practice. Dr David V Alford, based in Cambridge, UK, is a member of the BCPC board, with many years' experience working as a government entomologist.
Author : Steve H. Dreistadt
Publisher : University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources
ISBN 13 : 9781879906464
Total Pages : 436 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (64 download)
Download or read book Integrated Pest Management for Floriculture and Nurseries written by Steve H. Dreistadt and published by University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources. This book was released on 2001 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: References, suppliers, and a comprehensive index make this book indispensable to growers, farm advisors, IPM scouts, pesticide applicators, pest control advisors, and students. A complete sourcebook for bulbs, cut flowers, potted flowering plants, foliage plants, bedding plants, ornamental trees, and shrubs as grown in the field, greenhouse, and nursery.--COVER.
Author : John Mason
Publisher : Landlinks Press
ISBN 13 : 0643099336
Total Pages : 332 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (43 download)
Download or read book Nursery Management written by John Mason and published by Landlinks Press. This book was released on 2004-11-16 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nursery Management second edition is an introduction to setting up and running profitable and efficient nursery businesses covering production, wholesale and retail nurseries at various scales of operation. The book discusses all the practical aspects of nursery management from site selection, production systems, and plant propagation through to materials and equipment. Conventional as well as non-chemical biological control measures for pests, weeds and disease control are included. Management issues for production nurseries, wholesalers and retail nurseries are treated separately for each operation and cover products and services, budgeting, production management, work scheduling and staffing. The chapter on marketing looks at the major changes that have taken place in the nursery industry, particularly the roles that landscapers, garden centres and hardware stores now play in retailing. It covers market research, promotions, distribution and consumer laws and shows the operator how to define the scope of their operation to fit their resources and how to sell their product for maximum return. This accessible guide is essential reading for anyone considering entering the nursery industry, and for those already in the business.
