Tomato Plant Culture
In the Field, Greenhouse, and Home Garden, Second Edition
Seiten
2007
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2nd edition
Crc Press Inc (Verlag)
978-0-8493-7395-4 (ISBN)
Crc Press Inc (Verlag)
978-0-8493-7395-4 (ISBN)
With scientific data, trivia, and troubleshooting advice, this technical yet accessible book compiles various data on tomato plants and fruits previously scattered in the literature. It discusses all aspects of the tomato plant, including elemental deficiencies and toxicity symptoms, and covers the factors affecting fruit quality, particularly ligh
While tomatoes continue to be one of the most widely grown plants, the production and distribution of tomato fruits have been changing worldwide. Smaller, flavorful tomatoes are becoming more popular than beefsteak tomatoes, greenhouse-grown tomatoes have entered the marketplace, and home gardeners are using the Internet to obtain information for growing tomatoes. Encompassing these changes, Tomato Plant Culture: In the Field, Greenhouse, and Home Garden, Second Edition clearly presents the characteristics, nutritional information, environmental requirements, and production aspects of tomato plants and fruits.
Authored by one of the foremost experts in hydroponics, the book outlines the history of the tomato plant and fruit and delves into the author's personal experiences with tomato plant cultivation. It discusses the characteristics and composition of the plant as well as seedling and seed production. The author elucidates the physical features of the fruit and the mineral nutrition of the plant. He also examines the physical and chemical characteristics of soils most desirable for plant growth, makes fertilizer recommendations, and explores the factors involved in greenhouse tomato production. In addition, the book looks at ways to identify and control plant diseases and insect pests.
With scientific data, trivia, and troubleshooting advice, this technical yet accessible book enables scientists, commercial growers, and home gardeners to cultivate a successful crop of tomatoes.
While tomatoes continue to be one of the most widely grown plants, the production and distribution of tomato fruits have been changing worldwide. Smaller, flavorful tomatoes are becoming more popular than beefsteak tomatoes, greenhouse-grown tomatoes have entered the marketplace, and home gardeners are using the Internet to obtain information for growing tomatoes. Encompassing these changes, Tomato Plant Culture: In the Field, Greenhouse, and Home Garden, Second Edition clearly presents the characteristics, nutritional information, environmental requirements, and production aspects of tomato plants and fruits.
Authored by one of the foremost experts in hydroponics, the book outlines the history of the tomato plant and fruit and delves into the author's personal experiences with tomato plant cultivation. It discusses the characteristics and composition of the plant as well as seedling and seed production. The author elucidates the physical features of the fruit and the mineral nutrition of the plant. He also examines the physical and chemical characteristics of soils most desirable for plant growth, makes fertilizer recommendations, and explores the factors involved in greenhouse tomato production. In addition, the book looks at ways to identify and control plant diseases and insect pests.
With scientific data, trivia, and troubleshooting advice, this technical yet accessible book enables scientists, commercial growers, and home gardeners to cultivate a successful crop of tomatoes.
J. Benton Jones Jr.
Introduction. Plant Characteristics and Physiology. Seed and Seedling Production. Fruit Characteristics. Tomato Plant Nutrition. Field Production in Soil. Greenhouse Tomato Production. Pest Identification and Control. References. Appendices. Index.
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 3.8.2007 |
|---|---|
| Zusatzinfo | 54 Tables, black and white; 85 Halftones, black and white; 97 Illustrations, black and white |
| Verlagsort | Bosa Roca |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 152 x 229 mm |
| Gewicht | 748 g |
| Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Natur / Technik ► Garten |
| Weitere Fachgebiete ► Land- / Forstwirtschaft / Fischerei | |
| ISBN-10 | 0-8493-7395-6 / 0849373956 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-8493-7395-4 / 9780849373954 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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