This comprehensive book provides a thorough scientific foundation on the growth and care of plants common to all horticultural commodities.  Continuing in the tradition of the first edition, it incorporates the principles behind the techniques described in other ``how-to'' horticulture texts. By providing readers with a thorough grounding in the science of horticulture, it successfully prepares them for more specialized studies in nursery management, floriculture, landscaping, vegetable and fruit science.

John E. Preece and Paul E. Read are the authors of The Biology of Horticulture: An Introductory Textbook, 2nd Edition, published by Wiley.