An Introduction to Greenhouse Production [microform] / Robert W. McMahon
- Bib ID:
- 5544866
- Format:
- Book and Microform
- Author:
- McMahon, Robert W
- Online Version:
- https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED346253
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- Description:
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- [Washington, D.C.] : Distributed by ERIC Clearinghouse, 1992
- 331 p.
- ISBN:
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- 9781565020023
- 1565020022
- Summary:
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This student manual provides a basic text for those preparing for greenhouse and floriculture work. At the beginning of each chapter, competencies are listed, along with related math and science concepts, and a list of "terms to know"; figures, tables, and photographs may be included. At the end of each chapter, a self-check can be made of the information learned by using the review questions. There are 13 chapters in this manual: (1) overview of the greenhouse industry; (2) greenhouse structures; (3) controlling the greenhouse environment; (4) greenhouse equipment and lighting; (5) greenhouse irrigation systems; (6) root media and containers; (7) nutrition; (8) integrated pest management; (9) plant height control by day-night temperature regulation; (10) bedding plant production (including geraniums); (11) flowering potted plant production; (12) minor potted crops; and (13) cut flower production. Sixteen references and a glossary are included. (NLA)
- Notes:
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- Availability: Ohio Agricultural Curriculum Materials Service, 254 Agricultural Administration Bldg., 2120 Fyffe Road, Columbus, OH 43210-1010.
- Sponsoring Agency: Ohio State Dept. of Education, Columbus. Agricultural Education Service.
- ERIC Note: This manual replaces "The Greenhouse Worker Student Manual." Photographs may not reproduce well.
- Educational level discussed: Postsecondary Education.
- Students.
- May also be available online. Address as at 14/8/18: https://eric.ed.gov/
- Reproduction:
- Microfiche. [Washington D.C.]: ERIC Clearinghouse microfiches : positive.
- Subject:
- Other authors/contributors:
- Ohio State Univ., Columbus. Agricultural Curriculum Materials Service
- Available From:
- ERIC
- Copyright:
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- Material type:
- Literary Dramatic Musical
- Published status:
- Published
- Publication date:
- 1992
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