Fruit Breeding, Volume 1, Tree and Tropical Fruits
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Fruit Breeding, Volume 1, Tree and Tropical Fruits
Συγγραφέας: Jules Janick, James N. Moore
ISBN: 9780471310143
Σελίδες: 632
Σχήμα: 17 X 24
Εξώφυλλο: Σκληρό
Έτος έκδοσης: 1996
This is the first volume in a three volume comprehensive reference work presenting detailed information on the breeding of horticultural crops. In a systematic way, the work presents: the history and commercial importance of each fruit, the origin and early development of cultivation, regional characteristics, breeding objectives, fruit characteristics such as color and shape, and disease resistance. Volume 1 deals with tree fruits: Apples, Apricots, Avocado, Banana/Plantain, Cherry, Peach, Pear, and Plum.
Table of Contents
Apples (J. Janick, et al.).
Apricots (R. Layne, et al.).
Avocados (B. Bergh and E. Lahav).
Bananas and Plantains (P. Rowe and F. Rosales).
Cherries (S. Brown, et al.).
Citrus (R. Soost and M. Roose).
Peaches (R. Scorza and W. Sherman).
Pears (R. Bell, et al.).
Pineapple (F. Leal and G. d'Eeckenbrugge).
Plums (W. Okie and J. Weinberger).
Index.