For undergraduate courses in Introduction to Horticulture, Introduction to Plant Science and Principles of Crop Production. This comprehensive introduction to horticulture as a science, art and business covers all the essential principles and practices of the field. It discusses aspects pertaining to both indoor and outdoor production and provides sound scientific background of modern horticulture. Vividly illustrated throughout, the emphasis is on the underlying science-including current technology-and how it is applied in practical horticulture. This edition has been significantly revised to include four new chapters, a reorganized Part 7 and contributions from leading industry professionals.