Hartmann's Plant Science Growth, Development and Utilization of Cultivated Plants

9780139554773

0139554777

Hartmann's Plant Science: Growth, Development, and Utilization of Cultivated Plants, 3rd edition, is designed for introductory courses in Plant Science, and Horticulture found in departments of agriculture or biology. It offers a comprehensive introduction to plant science using a scientific and substantive approach to present the fundamentals of botany, plant physiology, and environmental factors affecting plant growth as well as the integration of these topics into strategies of producing plants for human use as food, fiber and recreation. Some of the features of this text include: Photos and illustrations to highlight and reinforce the information presented in the text Chapter objectives, key terms, and study questions to help students focus on and review the important concepts in each chapter Updated information on the methods and issues related to the production and utilization of plants Lists of web resources that provide the latest statistics, data, and developments in crop production A free companion website with practice questions to provide additional review material