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Book SynopsisHorticultural Reviews presents state-of-the-art reviews on topics in horticultural science and technology covering both basic and applied research. Topics covered include the horticulture of fruits, vegetables, nut crops, and ornamentals. These review articles, written by world authorities, bridge the gap between the specialized researcher and the broader community of horticultural scientists and teachers.Table of ContentsContributors ix Dedication: Pinhas Spiegel-Roy xiiiEliezer E. Goldschmidt 1. Ornamental Palms: Biology and Horticulture 1T.K. Broschat, D.R. Hodel, and M.L. Elliott I. Introduction 3 II. Palm Biology 14 III. Palm Production 26 IV. Landscape Management 49 V. Interiorscape Management 61 VI. Palm Problems 66 Literature Cited 95 2. Nitric Oxide Applications for Quality Enhancement of Horticulture Produce 121Girigowda Manjunatha, Veeresh Lokesh, Bhagyalakshmi Neelwarne, Zora Singh, and Kapuganti J. Gupta I. Introduction 124 II. Nitric Oxide Chemistry and Biology 126 III. Nitric Oxide Effects on Postharvest Quality 131 IV. Nitric Oxide and Plant Hormones Cross Talk 135 V. Nitric Oxide in Disease Resistance 144 VI. Conclusions 146 Acknowledgments 147 Literature Cited 147 3. Molecular Regulation of Storage Root Formation and Development in Sweet Potato 157V. Ravi, S.K. Chakrabarti, T. Makeshkumar, and R. Saravanan I. Introduction 158 II. Root System 161 III. Endogenous Growth Regulators Affecting Storage Root Formation and Development 163 IV. Storage Root Development 168 V. Gene Expression During Storage Root Formation and Development 169 VI. Conclusions and Prospects 187 Literature Cited 191 4. Foliar Anthocyanins: A Horticultural Review 209Jennifer K. Boldt, Mary H. Meyer, and John E. Erwin I. Introduction 210 II. Coloration in Horticultural Crops 211 III. Anthocyanins in Flowers and Fruits 214 IV. Foliar Anthocyanins 215 V. Anthocyanin Biosynthesis and Regulation 217 VI. Environmental Factors and Anthocyanin Accumulation 222 VII. Physiological Functions in Leaves 228 VIII. Anthocyanins Affect Leaf Photosynthetic Rate 236 IX. Future Research 237 Literature Cited 239 5. Variability in Size and Soluble Solids Concentration in Peaches and Nectarines 253John Lopresti, Ian Goodwin, Barry McGlasson, Paul Holford, and John Golding I. Introduction 255 II. Environment and Tree Management Effects on Variation in Fruit Size and Soluble Solids 257 III. Fruit Sink Strength and Dry Matter Accumulation 271 IV. Flesh Anatomy, Fruit Size and Soluble Solids 284 V. Conclusions 294 Acknowledgments 299 Literature Cited 299 6. Physiological Disorders of Mango Fruit 313S. Shivashankar I. Introduction 314 II. Physiological Disorders 316 III. Storage Disorders 335 IV. Future Research Needs 338 Acknowledgments 341 Literature Cited 341 7. Fusarium Wilt of Watermelon: 120 Years of Research 349Ray D. Martyn I. Introduction 351 II. Physiological Specilaization in F. oxysporum 355 III. Effects of Inoculum and Root-Knot Nematodes on Wilt Resistance 370 IV. Infection, Colonization, and Survival 374 V. Management of Fusarium Wilt 389 VI. Concluding Remarks 418 Literature Cited 420 Subject Index 443 Cumulative Subject Index 445 Cumulative Contributor Index 479

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Book SynopsisHorticultural Reviews presents state-of-the-art reviews on topics in horticultural science and technology covering both basic and applied research. Topics covered include the horticulture of fruits, vegetables, nut crops, and ornamentals. These review articles, written by world authorities, bridge the gap between the specialized researcher and the broader community of horticultural scientists and teachers.Table of ContentsContributors vii Dedication: Dr. Christopher B. Watkins xi Ian Warrington 1. Oakleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea quercifolia Bartr.): Horticulture, Genetics, Breeding, and Conservation 1 Andrew Sherwood, Matthew D. Clark, and Stan C. Hokanson I. Introduction 2 II. History and Taxonomy of Hydrangea 3 III. Natural Distributions of Hydrangea Species 5 IV. History and Distribution of Oakleaf Hydrangea 7 V. Morphology of Oakleaf Hydrangea 9 VI. Biotic and Abiotic Considerations 11 VII. Genetics and Breeding 14 VIII. Conservation 25 IX. Propagation 26 X. Future Prospects 27 Literature Cited 28 2. Biostimulants in Agricultural and Horticultural Production 35 Jessica C. Bell, Sally A. Bound, and Michele Buntain I. Introduction 36 II. Microbial Inoculants 39 III. Humic Substances: Humic and Fulvic Acids 56 IV. Seaweed Extracts 64 V. Future Direction: Synergism of Biostimulants in Combination 73 VI. Future Direction: Biostimulants in Soilless Production Systems 74 VII. Conclusions 76 Literature Cited 77 3. Postharvest Physiological Disorders of Banana Fruit: Finger Drop, Senescent Spotting, and Chilling Injury 97 Saichol Ketsa and Apinya Wisutiamonkul I. Introduction 99 II. Fruit Structure and Morphology 100 III. Postharvest Physiological Disorders 103 IV. Finger Drop 104 V. Senescent Spotting 114 VI. Chilling Injury 125 VII. Conclusions 150 Acknowledgments 151 Literature Cited 151 4. Mechanical Harvesting of Selected Temperate and Tropical Fruit and Nut Trees 171 Leili Afsah-Hejri, Taymaz Homayouni, Arash Toudeshki, Reza Ehsani, Louise Ferguson, and Sergio Castro-García I. Introduction 173 II. Mechanical Harvesting Methods 174 III. Commercial Harvesters for Nut and Fruit Trees 179 IV. Smart Harvesting 220 V. Factors Affecting Mechanical Harvesting 224 VI. Challenges, Future Outlook, and Recommendations 229 Literature Cited 230 5. Apple Fruitlet Abscission Mechanisms 243 James E. Larson, Thomas M. Kon, and Anish Malladi I. Introduction 244 II. Correlatively Driven Abscission 247 III. Carbohydrate Stress 250 IV. Contrasts Between CDA and CS 254 V. Morphological and Exogenous Factors Affecting Fruitlet Abscission 255 VI. Conclusions and Future Directions 267 Literature Cited 269 Subject Index 275 Cumulative Subject Index 277 Cumulative Contributor Index 311

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Book SynopsisThis trusted text provides a thorough introduction to agricultural mechanics, covering fundamental mechanical and engineering theory, common tools and materials, and a wide range of practical applications. Units explore essential topics such as career opportunities, shop orientation and procedures, woodworking and metal working, tool fitting, project planning, cutting and welding, paints and paint application, power mechanics, electrical wiring, plumbing, hydraulics, concrete and masonry, and agricultural structures.Safety is also emphasized strongly throughout the text, both within each chapter and in a dedicated unit. To engage today's students and make even complicated principles easier to apply, the text features abundant, full-color images, illustrations, charts, and data tables, as well as detailed drawings of over 50 complete project plans. More than 300 of these visuals have been added or updated for the Seventh Edition, which also boasts a suite of dynamic digital teaching resTable of ContentsPart I: EXPLORING CAREERS IN AGRICULTURAL MECHANICS. 1. Mechanics in the World of Agriculture. 2. Career Options in Agricultural Mechanics. Part II: USING THE AGRICULTURAL MECHANICS SHOP. 3. Shop Orientation and Procedures. 4. Personal Safety in Agricultural Mechanics. 5. Reducing Hazards in Agricultural Mechanics. 6. Shop Cleanup and Organization. Part III: HAND WOODWORKING AND METAL WORKING. 7. Hand Tools, Fasteners, and Hardware. 8. Layout Tools and Procedures. 9. Selecting, Cutting, and Shaping Wood. 10. Fastening Wood. 11. Finishing Wood. 12. Identifying, Marking, Cutting, and Bending Metal. 13. Fastening Metal. Part IV: POWER TOOLS IN THE AGRICULTURAL MECHANICS SHOP. 14. Portable Power Tools. 15. Woodworking with Power Machines. 16. Adjusting and Maintaining Power Woodworking Equipment. 17. Metalworking with Power Machines. Part V: PROJECT PLANNING. 18. Sketching and Drawing Projects. 19. Figuring a Bill of Materials. 20. Selecting, Planning, and Building a Project. Part VI: TOOL FITTING. 21. Repairing and Reconditioning Tools. 22. Sharpening Tools. Part VII: GAS HEATING, CUTTING, BRAZING, AND WELDING. 23. Using Gas Welding Equipment. 24. Cutting with Oxyfuels and Other Gases. 25. Brazing and Welding with Oxyacetylene. Part VIII: ARC WELDING. 26. Selecting and Using Arc Welding Equipment. 27. Arc Welding Mild Steel and GMAW/GTAW Welding. Part IX: PAINTING. 28. Preparing Wood and Metal for Painting. 29. Selecting and Applying Painting Materials. Part X: POWER MECHANICS. 30. Fundamentals of Small Engines. 31. Small Engine Maintenance and Repair. 32. Diesel Engines and Tractor Maintenance. Part XI: ELECTRICITY AND ELECTRONICS. 33. Electrical Principles and Wiring Materials. 34. Installing Branch Circuits. 35. Electronics in Agriculture. 36. Electric Motors, Drives, and Controls. Part XII: PLUMBING, HYDRAULIC, AND PNEUMATIC SYSTEMS. 37. Plumbing. 38. Irrigation Technology. 39. Hydraulic, Pneumatic, and Robotic Power. Part XIII: CONCRETE AND MASONRY. 40. Concrete and Masonry. Part XIV: AGRICULTURAL STRUCTURES. 41. Planning and Constructing Agricultural Structures. 42. Aquaculture, Greenhouse, and Hydroponics Structures. 43. Fence Design and Construction. Appendix A: Projects. Appendix B: Data Tables.

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Book SynopsisDrawing on two decades of fieldwork in the United States and fifteen Latin American countries, the authors bring together current knowledge of the structure, ecology, human uses, conservation value, evolution, and diversity of the forty-one genera of American woody and herbaceous bamboos. They also discuss three genera of basal grasses that resemble bamboos. They describe the importance of bamboos to South American landscapes and cultures, explaining how jungles of Guadua and thickets of Chusquea host communities of small animals and how human societies use bamboo for housing, furniture, basketry, food, soil conservation, and musical instruments. Exploring the possibilities of cultivated bamboo, the authors also note its value in some regions as a timber resource.Generously illustrated with color photographs and detailed line drawings, the book provides genus-by-genus descriptions of bamboos, as well as habitat data, range maps, lists of recognized species, and complete references. It also includes the most recent molecular and systematic evidence for bamboo evolution and phylogeny. The first ever to focus on the bamboos of the Americas, this volume is an essential resource for botanists, taxonomists, horticulturists, and gardeners.

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Book SynopsisYam in West Africa examines a crop that has been sidelined and ignored for too long while being central to the existence of so many and consumed worldwide. In this book, Felix Nweke attempts to unravel the contradictory nature of the yam crop sector in West Africa by looking at the largest issues in the problematic industry.Yam production is concentrated in West Africa, which is responsible for more than 90% of the 50 million tons produced annually around the globe. Though the crop can attract high prices, too often its producers live in penury. Regional issues drive up labour costs of food crops because of dependence on obsolete technology. In addition, certain agronomic practices that are peculiar to yam production remain unchanged, and pests and diseases still ravage the crop.Yam in West Africa investigates solutions to these problems with the aim of expanding yam production, increasing sales, helping farmers, and bringing more of this staple food to those who need it. The future of the yam is bright; this book aims to make it more so.

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