Commercial horticulture Books

Book SynopsisGarden design began in West Asia and spread through Europe. This book tells how, in the British Isles, it flourished to an extraordinary degree. Following the historical method in Tom Turnerâs books on Asian gardens (2010) and European gardens (2011), it uses almost 1000 colour photographs, plans and style diagrams to provide a word and image history of garden design. Individual chapters cover the Celtic, Roman, Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Neoclassical, Romantic, Arts and Crafts, Modern and Postmodern periods. Additional information about the gardens in the book is available on the Gardenvisit.com website, which the author edits http://www.gardenvisit.com/history_theory/british_gardens_companionTrade Review"A guide to an understanding of the ideas we bring to bear in making our own gardens and enjoying those of others" - The RHS Garden magazine"Tom Turner appears to be on a mission to write the definitive historical account of gardens. He has already covered European and Asian gardens, and has now delivered an account of the development of gardens closer to home. The latest arrival delivers a narrative mix of academic research interspersed with idiosyncratic observations, balanced with photos and diagrams articulating the key design principles of the reviewed sites and historical periods."— Darryl Moore, Garden Design Journal Review of Asian Gardens:"Here Turner—with his characteristic use of summary diagrams and tightly structured analyses—charges through polytheist, Islamic, Hindu, Buddhist, Daoist, and Shinto gardens of West, South, East, and North Asia, with a welcome concluding chapter on abstract modernism. Some readers may be troubled by Turner’s reductionist approach, yet his books pack much between their covers in a manner that is at once quirky, refreshing, and stimulating." - Journal of Australian Garden HistoryTable of ContentsPreface 1. Neolithic gardens & landscapes: 3500BCE-43 2. Romano-British gardens & landscapes: 43-1066 3. Medieval gardens & landscapes: 1066-1485 4. Renaissance gardens & landscapes: 1485-1660 5. Baroque gardens & landscapes: 1660-1750 6. Neoclassical gardens & landscapes: 1730-1794 7. Romantic gardens & landscapes: 1794-1880 8. Arts and Crafts gardens & landscapes: 1880-1970 9. Abstract modern gardens: 1925-1972 1925-1980 10. Post-Abstract and sustainable gardens: post-1980 Appendix I: Asia, Europe and the British Isles Appendix II: Names for styles and periods Appendix III Wollaton Hall: Garden history and creative conservation Michael Simonsen

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Book SynopsisPeanut Agriculture and Production Technology: Integrated Nutrient Management focuses on agricultural techniques and integrated nutrient management of peanuts (Arachis hypogaea L.). Peanuts are the second most important oil crop of India, occupying 5.7 million hectares, with an average production of 0.8 ton/ha, which is 23.5% of the India’s total oil seed production. Worldwide annual production of shelled peanuts was 42 million metric tons in 2014. It is the world’s 4th most important source of edible oil and the 3rd most important source of vegetable protein. The volume includes basic and advanced information on production, agrotechniques, and integrated nutrient management of Arachis hypogaea L. crop plant. It studies the physiology of the peanut, looking at the proper environmental conditions for optimal growth as well as under various subnormal conditions. It explores the methods of nitrogen application as well as the influence of different sowing dates and population densities to harvest its full yield potential. The book covers methods to achieve balanced nutrition, including using organic manures in groundnut farming to enhance yielding ability.The book will be a rich resource for those in agriculture, horticulture, and allied sciences, particularly for agricultural scientists in plant and crop physiology, agronomy, and soil science. Farm owners and managers of peanut crops and production will also benefit from the information provided in this volume. Trade Review"Generates a vast pool of data and information on agrotechniques, which are always the bottleneck in improving productivity of any crop. . . The information presented in this book will prove useful to growers. The methodology used is robust. Very useful."—From the Foreword by Dr. Bir Pal Singh, Central Potato Research Institute, Indian Counsel of Agricultural Research"Provides a detailed account of the various factors responsible for the varying production of groundnut, and the protection technologies chosen for the development of short duration high-yielding varieties. In addition, the role of integrated nutrient management and organic manure in the enhanced production of groundnut is also highlighted. I congratulate the editors for their extensive research work in generating the useful data required for groundnut production at the local level. The suggested technologies may solve the malnutrition problem among the large vegetarian population and also be a source of income generation for farmers. The book is useful for the students, academicians, researchers, and scientist interested in the agronomy, horticulture, plant physiology and soil science. Moreover, it is also useful for the stockholders—farmers and agricultural planners interested in boosting the yield of the groundnut."— Dr. Mohd. Sayeed Akhtar, Assistant Professor, Department of Botany, Gandhi Faiz-e-Aam College, Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, IndiaTable of ContentsPeanut Agriculture and Production Technology. Agro-Techniques: Summary. Focus on Crop Production. Present Scenario of the Research. Methodology and Plan of Work. Data Interpretation and Justification in Context to the Peanut Agriculture. Integrated Nutrient Management. Highlights of the Focus. Balanced Organic Nutrition Supplements in Peanut Crop Agro-Physiology. Present Scenario of the Research. Methodology and Plan of Work. Data Tabulation and Analysis. Conclusion: Crop Yield Potential.

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Book SynopsisThis book presents a selection of innovative postharvest management practices for vegetables. It covers technologies in harvesting, handling, and storage of vegetables, including strategies for low-temperature storage of vegetables, active and smart packaging of vegetables, edible coatings, application of nanotechnology in postharvest technology of vegetable crops, and more. It considers most of the important areas of vegetable processing while maintaining nutritional quality and addressing safety issues.Fruits and vegetables are important sources of nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, and bioactive compounds, which provide many health benefits. However, due to poor postharvest management—such as non-availability of cold chain management and low-cost processing facilities, large quantities of vegetables perish before they reach the consumer. Furthermore, higher temperatures in some regions also contribute to an increased level of postharvest losses. With chapters written by experts in the postharvest handling of vegetable, this volume addresses these challenges. It is devoted to presenting both new and innovative technologies as well as advancements in traditional technologies.Table of ContentsBioactive Pigments in Vegetables. Pre- and Postharvest Losses in Vegetables. Maturity Indices in Vegetables: An Overview. Non-Destructive Quality Evaluation of Vegetables. Breeding for Improving Nutritional Qualities and Shelf Life of Vegetable Crops. Biotechnological Applications in Post-Harvest Management of Vegetable Crops. Edible Coatings: Safe Way to Enhance Shelf Life of Vegetable Crops. Strategies for Low-Temperature Storage of Vegetables. Active and Smart Packaging Techniques in Vegetables. Antinutritional Compounds in Vegetables. Minimal Processing of Vegetables. Novel Non-Thermal Processing of Vegetables. Encapsulation of Bio-Active Compounds from Vegetables for Better Nutraceutical Delivery. Fermentation Technology in Vegetables. Recent Development in Dehydration of Vegetable Crops. Microbial Safety and Quality Assurance in Vegetables. Pre- and Post-Harvest Pesticide Contamination Management for Production of Quality Vegetables. Entrepreneurship Opportunities in Processed Vegetables in Emerging Economies.

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Book SynopsisA comprehensive account of the history, accession, care and maintainance of RBGE's living plant collection across our four Gardens.

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Book SynopsisThis beautiful book contains a collection of images from the RBGE Archive showing the Garden and the people who have worked in it through the ages.

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Book SynopsisIn a time of continuing habitat destruction and species loss it is vitally important to ensure that fundamental botanical work is being carried out in order to identify, assess and conserve biodiversity around the world. Much of this work is dependent on the collection of living plant material that can then be made available for current and future research.More than 17,500 unique types of plants are grown in the four gardens (Edinburgh, Benmore, Dawyck and Logan) of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh and, on average, more than half of these are of known wild origin. Written by the team that is responsible for this collection on a day-to-day basis and from the field to the glasshouse, Guide to Collecting Living Plants in the Field provides a best practice standard for making good living plant collections in the field.Subjects covered include permits, equipment, data collecting and the aftercare of collected specimens. Individual sections cover the collection of seed and fruit, spores, cuttings, plants and seedlings and rhizomes, tubers and bulbs.This pocket-sized booklet presents the basic information in a clear, concise format making it an essential guide for students and early career researchers, as well as botanists and ecologists who may not have been trained in collecting techniques. The design of Guide to Collecting Living Plants in the Field means that it can fit into a pocket, making it easy to take into the field as an informative quick reference guide to collecting living plants.

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Book SynopsisDiscover the world of ferns with this illustrated guidebook from RBGE. The Fernery at Benmore is a unique building, constructed for James Duncan at his Benmore estate in the early 1870's at the height of the Victorian fern craze.

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Book SynopsisA beautiful 60-page book on the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh.

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Book Synopsispage souvenir guide of Benmore Botanic Garden.

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Book SynopsisThis elegant 48-page souvenir book is a memento of Dawyck Botanic Garden.

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Book SynopsisThis beautifully produced 48-page souvenir book is a celebration of Logan Botanic Garden.

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Book SynopsisDrawing on historical and scientific accounts, as well as a rich trove of anecdotes, this title shows how scientists, amateur breeders, and countless anonymous farmers and gardeners slowly caused the evolutionary pressures of nature to be supplanted by those of human needs.Trade Review"Kingsbury's account should be required reading for students preparing for a future as a plant breeder, geneticist, or molecular biologist. Fortunately, that requirement should prove unnecessary - the book is engaging at many levels, and I expect many scientists and lay readers to pick it up on their own accord." (Science) "This engaging history of the genetic milestones and individuals that have shaped the field helps to fill a long-standing gap." (Choice) "Apart from the amazing factual content, [Hybrid] is also a tale of human endeavour that will fascinate all those who love a good story, and one that I know I shall want to return to time and again." (English Gardener) "The scope of this well-researched book is stunning; it is apparent that the work was a labor of love. Kingsbury is thorough, and each chapter is a rewarding feast of narrative and information.... Hybrid is a masterful work by an admirably ambitious author." (American Gardener) "Shoppers who shun genetically modified foods in favor of 'natural' fruits and veggies may be in for a surprise. Horticulturalist Kingsbury's lively history documents the history of human meddling with plant genes since the dawn of agriculture." (Discover)"

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Book SynopsisProvides a comprehensive listing of all currently accepted generic names of seed plants and all synonyms found in the modern literature, with approximately 16,000 genera and over 500 families treated separately.

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Book SynopsisGet this comprehensive guide to the use of math in the Green Industry. Designed for both students and practitioners in the Green Industry, this book offers full coverage of the calculations necessary to effectively, safely, and economically manage a Green Industry operation. The authors provide clear explanations of all relevant mathematical principles and cover calculations inherent in all aspects of the Green Industry, from determining area and volume, to the application of fertilizers, pesticides, and growth regulators, to preparing design and installation cost estimates. Coverage includes computations for: Landscape installation and maintenance. Greenhouse, nursery, and interior landscape operation. Parks and recreation maintenance. Turf management, including lawn care, sports turf, and sod production. Proper application of fertilizers, pesticides, and plant-growth regulators. Proper calibration of application equipment.Table of ContentsPreface v About the Authors vii Part 1 Mathematical Principles 1 Chapter 1 Basic Math Skills 1 Chapter 2 Measurement and Calculations with Measured Values 31 Chapter 3 Geometry 47 Part 2 Green Industry Applications 79 Chapter 4 Calculating the Area of Landscape Features 79 Chapter 5 Fertilizer Calculations 95 Chapter 6 Pesticide and Plant Growth Regulator Calculations 127 Chapter 7 Calibration of Application Equipment 151 Chapter 8 Mathematical Applications for the Turfgrass Industry 169 Chapter 9 Mathematical Applications for the Landscape Industry 191 Chapter 10 Mathematical Applications for the Greenhouse, Nursery, and Interior Landscape Industries 223 Appendix A: Metric System Prefixes 285 Appendix B: Tables of Equivalents 287 Appendix C: Table of Conversion Factors 297 Appendix D: Squaring-Up Gardens and Garden Structures 307 Appendix E: Solutions to Practice Problems 309 Index 395

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Book SynopsisThe latest information on applied topics in horticultural sciences. This book emphasizes applied topics including the production of fruits, vegetables, nut crops, and ornamental plants of commercial importance. Numerous references provide easy, time-saving and cost effective access to the primary literature.Table of ContentsPostpollination Flower Development (S. O'Neill & J.Nadeau). Speciality Mushrooms and Their Cultivation (D. Royse). Glucosinolates in Crop Plants (E. Rosa, et al.). Fruit Skin Splitting and Cracking (L. Opara, et al.). Origin and Dissemination of Cherry (M. Faust & D.Suranyi). Artemisia annua: Botany, Horticulture, Phamacology (J. Ferreira, etal.). Opium Poppy (Papaver Somniferum): Botany and Horticulture (P.Tetenyi). Indexes.

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Book SynopsisHorticultural Reviewspresents 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 ContentsList of Contributors vii Dedication ix 1. Technologies for Nondestructive Quality Evaluation of Fruits and Vegetables 1Judith A. Abbott, Renfu Lu, Bruce 1. Upchurch, and Richard Stroshine 2. Texture of Fresh Fruit 121F. Roger Harker, Robert J. Redgwell, Ian C. Hallett, and Shona H. Murray 3. The Use of Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Plant ScienceMiklos Faust, Paul C. Wang, and John Moos 4. Postharvest Technology and Utilization of Almonds 267Mario Schirra Subject Index 313 Cumulative Subject Index 315 Cumulative Contributor Index 337

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Book SynopsisHorticultural Reviews presents reviews on various topics in the horticultural sciences. The articles perform the valuable function of collecting, comparing, and contrasting the primary journal literature in order to form an overview of the topic. This detailed analysis bridges the gap between the specialized researcher and the broader community of horticultural scientists.Table of ContentsBanksia: New Proteaceous Cut Flower Crop (M. Sedgley). Leucospermum: Botany and Horticulture (R. Criley). Postharvest Heat Treatments of Horticultural Crops (S. Lurie). Modified and Controlled Atmospheres for Tropical Fruits (E. Yahia). Nitrogen Use in Vegetable Crops in Temperate Climates (M. Schenk). Origin and Dissemination of Apricot (M. Faust, et al.). Tea: Botany and Horticulture (L. Manivel). Indexes.

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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 ContentsColour Plates Chapter 1 Plant Epicuticular Waxes: Function, Production, and Genetics Matthew A. Jenks and Edward N. Ashworth Chapter 2 Applications of Chlorophyll Fluorescence Techniques in Postharvest Physiology Jennifer R. DeEll, Olaf van Kooten, Robert K. Prange and Dennis P. Murr Chapter 3 Zinc Nutrition in Horticultural Crops Dariusz Swietlik Chapter 4 Origin and Dissemination of Plums Miklos Faust and Dezsö Surányi Chapter 5 Loquat: Botany and Horticulture Shunquan Lin, Ralph H. Sharpe and Jules Janick Chapter 6 Crop Physiology of Sweetpotato V. Ravi & P. Indira Indexes

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Book SynopsisThis work presents state-of-the-art reviews on plant genetics and the breeding of all types of crops by both traditional means and molecular methods. Its emphasis is on methodology, understanding crop genetics, and applications to major crops.Table of ContentsDedication: John R. Laughnan, Maize Geneticist (D.Steffensen). Prediction in Plant Breeding (I. Goldman). The Case for Molecular Mapping in Forest Tree Breeding (R. Wu, etal.). Breeding for Disease Resistance in Potato (S. Jansky). Domestication, Historical Development, and Modern Breeding ofCarrot (P. Simon). Persimmon Genetics and Breeding (K. Yonemori, et al.). Genetic Resources and Breeding of Amaranthus (D. Brenner, etal.). Indexes.

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Book SynopsisThis work presents reviews on plant genetics and the breeding of crops by both traditional means and molecular methods. With emphasis on methodology, understanding crop genetics, and applications to major crops, it covers row crops, fruits, vegetables, nuts and trees grown for timber and pulp.Table of ContentsDedication: Normal Willison Simmonds: Plant Breeder, Teacher,Administrator (W. Spoor & F. England). The Origin of Maize: Evidence for Tripsacum Ancestry (M.Eubanks). History of Public Onion Breeding Programs in the United States (I.Goldman, et al.). Current and Future Issues in Lettuce Breeding (E. Ryder). Cactus Pear Domestication and Breeding (C. Jacobo). Somatic Hybridization and Applications in Plant Breeding (A.Johnson & R. Veilleux). Indexes.

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Book SynopsisHorticultural Reviews is an ongoing series presenting state-of-the-art review articles on research in the production of commercial horticultural crops: vegetables, fruits, nuts, and ornamental plants of commercial importance.Table of ContentsContributors. Dedication: John V. Possingham (Keith Boardman). 1. The Molecular Biology of Flowering (Steve vanNocker). I. Introduction. II. Arabidopsis as a Model for Flowering-Time Studies. III. Floral Inductive Pathways. IV. Role of Carbohydrates. V. Control of Meristem Identity. VI. Competency. VII. Conclusion and Perspectives. Literature Cited. 2. Floral Homeotic Gene Regulation (Robert G. Franksand Zhongchi Liu). I. Introduction. II. Conservation of the ABC Functions in Angiosperms. III. Positive Regulators of Floral Organ Identity Genes. IV. Negative Regulators of Floral Organ Identity Genes. V. Summary. Literature Cited. 3. Lingonberry: Botany and Horticulture (IngerHjalmarsson and Rodomiro Ortiz). I. Introduction. II. History. III. Botany. IV. Management of Natural Stands V. Horticulture. VI. Summary and Future Prospects. Literature Cited. 4. Caper Bush: Botany and Horticulture (Gabriel O.Sozzi). I. Introduction. II. Botany. III. Ecophysiology. IV. Horticulture. V. Postharvest Technology. VI. Composition and Utilization. VII. International Trade. VIII. Concluding Remarks. Literature Cited. 5. Water Relations and Irrigation Scheduling in Grapevine(M. H. Behboudian and Zora Singh). I. Introduction. II. Phenology. III. Aspects of Water Relations. IV. Irrigation of Vineyards. V. Quality Attributes for Wine, Dried, Table, and JuiceGrapes. VI. Future Prospects. Literature Cited. 6. Physiology and Biochemistry of Superficial Scald of Applesand Pears (Morris Ingle). I. Introduction. II. Scald Symptoms and Cell Changes. III. Biochemistry of Scald. IV. Physiology of Scald. V. A Model of Scald Development. VI. Prospects. Literature Cited. 7. Health Functional Phytochemicals of Fruit(Wilhelmina Kalt). I. Introduction. II. Citrus. III. Grapes and Wine. IV. Vaccinium. V. Other Fruits. VI. Conclusions. Literature Cited. 8. Producing Sods over Plastic in Soilless Media(Henry F. Decker). I. Introduction. II. Producing Sods in Soilless Media. III. Development of the Concept. IV. Producing Mature Sods over Plastic. V. Producing Sods for Golf Greens. VI. Solving the Problem of a Stable Continuum. VII. Subsequent Proposals in the Genre. VIII. Manufacturing Sods. IX. New Machinery. X. Future Potential. XI. Summary. Literature Cited. Subject Index. Cumulative Subject Index. Cumulative Contributor Index.

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Book SynopsisPresents reviews on plant genetics and the breeding of various types of crops by both traditional means and molecular methods. This title emphasises on methodology, a practical understanding of crop genetics, and applications to major crops.Table of ContentsContributors. Preface. CROPS. 1. Crop Domestication as a Long-term Selection Experiment (Paul Gepts). 2. Long-term Selection in Plants in the Developing World (J.W. Miles and S. Pandey). 3. Trends in Productivity of U.S. Crops and Long-term Selection (William F. Tracy, et al.). 4. Long-term Selection in a Commercial Hybrid Maize Breeding Program (D.N. Duvick, et al.). 5. Long-term Divergent Selection for Ear Length in Maize (Arnel R. Hallauer, et al.). ANIMALS. 6. Inferences on the Genetic of Quantitative Traits from Long-term Selection in Laboratory and Domestic Animals (William G. Hill and Lutz Bünger). 7. Long-term Selection for Pupal Weight in Tribolium castaneum (W.M. Muir, et al.). BACTERIA. 8. Phenotypic and Genomic Evolution during a 20,000-Generation Experiment with the Bacterium Escherichia coli (Richard E. Lenski). Subject Index. Cumulative Subject Index. Cumulative Contributor Index.

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Book SynopsisPlant Breeding Reviews presents state-of-the-art reviews on plant genetics and the breeding of all types of crops by both traditional means and molecular methods. Many of the crops widely grown today stem from a very narrow genetic base; understanding and preserving crop genetic resources is vital to the security of food systems worldwide. The emphasis of the series is on methodology, a fundamental understanding of crop genetics, and applications to major crops. It is a serial title that appears in the form of one or two volumes per yearTable of ContentsDedication: John H. Weinberger--Fruit Breeder and Horticulturalist(D. Ramming & C. Fear). Reproductive Barriers: Identification, Uses, and Circumvention (B.Liedl & N. Anderson). Advances in Achieving the Needs for Biotechnologically-DerivedHerbicide Resistant Crops (J. Gressel). Another Culture of Maize (Y. Wan & J. Widholm). An Effective Wheat Gene Manipulation System: Problems and Uses (J.Gustafson & E. Sears). Molecular Biology and Wheat Improvement (L. Talbert). Breeding Systems for Cross-Pollinated Perennial Grasses (K. Vogel& J. Pedersen). Molecular Genetic Analysis of Nodulation Genes in Soybean (P.Gresshoff). Indexes.

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Book SynopsisHorticultural Reviews presents state-of-the-art reviews on topics in the horticultural sciences. The emphasis is on applied topics including the production of fruits, vegetables, nut crops, and ornamental plants of commercial importance. The title appears in the form of two volumes per year.Table of ContentsContributors. Dedication: Daniel J. Cantliffe (Peter J. Stoffella). 1. Genetic Resources of Kiwifruit: Domestication and Breeding (Hongwen Huang and A. Ross Ferguson). I. Introduction. II. Genetic Diversity and Germplasm Resources of Actinidia. III. Natural Distribution of Actinidia. IV. Domestication and Commercialization of Kiwifruit. V. Origins of Kiwifruit Cultivars. VI. From Genetic Diversity to Cultivar Development. Literature Cited. 2. Garlic: Botany and Horticulture (Rina Kamenetsky). I. Introduction. II. Variability and Genetic Resources. III. Plant Morphology and Effects of Environmental Factors on Annual Development. IV. Fertility Restoration and Seed Production. V. Propagation. VI. Chemical Composition, Medicinal and Neutraceutical Traits. VII. Horticultural Requirements. VIII. Postharvest Bulb Storage. IX. Concluding Remarks. Literature Cited. 3. Black Pepper: Botany and Horticulture (V. A. Parthasarathy, B. Sasikumar, R. R. Nair, and K. Johnson George). I. Introduction. II. Taxonomy, Morphology, and Cytology of Black Pepper. III. Horticulture. IV. Breeding. V. Biotechnology. Literature Cited. 4. Biology and Management of Weedy Root Parasites (D. M. Joel, J. Hershenhorn, H. Eizenberg, R. Aly, G. Ejeta, P. J. Rich, J. K. Ransom, J. Sauerborn, and D. Rubiales). I. Introduction. II. Economic Impact. III. Distribution. IV. Developmental Aspects. V. Management. VI. Concluding Remarks. Literature Cited. 5. Controlling Biotic Factors That Cause Postharvest Losses of Fresh Market Tomatoes (M. J. Mahovic, J. A. Bartz, and K. R. Schneider). I. Introduction. II. Factors Influencing Postharvest Loss. III. Sources and Means of Fruit Contamination During Harvest and Handling. IV. Controlling Biotic Hazards. V. Conclusions. Literature Cited. 6. The Master Gardener Program 1972–2005 (Mary Hockenberry Meyer). I. Introduction. II. Program Demographics. III. Program Activities. IV. Training and Management. V. Program Training and Management Costs. VI. Program Numbers and Impact. VII. Future Direction and Challenges. Literature Cited. Subject Index. Cumulative Subject Index. Cumulative Contributor Index.

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Book SynopsisPlant Breeding Reviews presents state-of-the-art reviews on plant genetics and the breeding of all types of crops by both traditional means and molecular methods. Many of the crops widely grown today stem from a very narrow genetic base; understanding and preserving crop genetic resources is vital to the security of food systems worldwide.Table of ContentsList of Contributors. 1. Dedication: George P. Rédei (Arabidopsis Geneticist and Polymath Csaba Koncz) 2. Developing Papaya to Control Papaya Ringspot Virus by Transgenic Resistance, Intergeneric Hybridization, and Tolerance Breeding (Dennis Gonsalves, Ariadne Vegas, Vilai Prasartsee, Rod Drew, Jon Y. Suzuki, and Savarni Tripathi). I. Introduction. II. Papaya and Papaya Ringspot Virus. III. Development of Transgenic Papaya for Hawaii. IV. Development of Transgenic Papaya for Other Regions. V. Breeding Through Intergeneric Hybridizations. VI. Development of PRSV-Tolerant Papaya. VII. Future Aspects for Developing PRSV-Resistant Papaya. VIII. Summary Comments. Literature Cited. 3. Rol Genes: Molecular Biology, Physiology, Morphology, Breeding Uses (Margareta Welander and Li-Hua Zhu). I. Introduction. II. The Hairy Root Disease. III. Ri T-DNA and Its Effect on Transgenic Plants. IV. Synergistic Effect of Rol Genes. V. Individual Effect of Rol Genes. VI. Discussion and Conclusions. Literature Cited. 4. Terminology for Polyploids Based on Cytogenetic Behavior: Consequences in Genetics and Breeding (Domenico Carputo, Elsa L. Camadro, and Stanley J. Peloquin). I. Introduction. II. Role of 2n Gametes and Endosperm in the Origin of Polyploids. III. Terminology for Polyploids. IV. Bases of the New Terminology. V. Conclusions. Literature Cited. 5. Breeding Barley for Resistance to Fusarium Head Blight and Mycotoxin Accumulation (Thin Meiw Choo). I. Introduction. II. Fusarium Species. III. Fusarium Toxins. IV. Losses in Yield and Quality. V. Sources of Genetic Resistance. VI. Traits Associated with FHB Resistance. VII. Breeding Strategies. VIII. Mutation and In vitro Selection. IX. Genetic Transformation. X. Conclusions and Prospects. Literature Cited. 6. Using Genomics to Exploit Grain Legume Biodiversity in Crop Improvement (Sangam L. Dwivedi, Matthew W. Blair, Hari D. Upadhyaya, Rachid Serraj, Jayashree Balaji, Hutokshi K. Buhariwalla, Rodomiro Ortiz, and Jonathan H. Crouch). I. Introduction. II. Available Genetic Resources of Key Legume Crops. III. Management and Utilization of Legume Genetic Resources. IV. Impact of Genetic Resources in Conventional Legume Breeding. V. Molecular-Enhanced Strategies for Manipulating Novel Genetic Variation for Legume Breeding. VI. Advanced Applications in Legume Molecular Breeding. VII. Conclusions and Future Prospects. Acknowledgments. Literature Cited. Subject Index. Cumulative Subject Index. Cumulative Contributor Index.

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Book SynopsisHorticultural Reviews presents state-of-the-art reviews on topics in the horticultural sciences. The emphasis is on applied topics including the production of fruits, vegetables, nut crops, and ornamental plants of commerical importance. The title appears in the form of two volumes per year.Table of ContentsContributors. Dedication: Margaret Sedgley (Bryan Coombs). l. Analyzing Fruit Tree Architecture: Implications for Tree Management and Fruit Production (E. Costes, P. E. Lauri, and J. L. Regnard). I. Introduction. II. Architectural Analysis. III. Consequences of Tree Architecture for Tree Training, Orchard Management, and Fruit Production. IV. Conclusions. V. Glossary. Literature Cited. 2. Peach Orchard Systems (Richard P. Marini and Luca Corelli-Grappadelli). I. Introduction. II. Crop Physiology. III. Light Management. IV. Peach Orchard Systems. V. Vigor-Controlling Methods for Peach Trees. VI. Limitations to High Peach Yields. VII. Future Trends and Direction. Literature Cited. 3. Irrigation Scheduling and Evaluation of Tree Water Status in Deciduous Orchards (Amos Naor). I. Introduction. II. The Modern Irrigation Scheduling Concept. III. Deficit Irrigation. IV. Water Stress Assessment and Timing of Irrigation. V. Concluding Remarks. Literature Cited. 4. Leucadendron: A Major Proteaceous Floricultural Crop (Jaacov Ben-Jaacov and Avner Silber). I. Introduction. II. Botany of the Genus Leucadendron. III. World Industry and Economics. IV. Horticulture. V. Crop Potential and Research Needs. Literature Cited. 5. Chinese Jujube: Botany and Horticulture (Mengjun Liu). I. Introduction. II. Botany. III. Physiology. IV. Environmental Requirements. V. Horticulture. Literature Cited. 6. Taxus spp.: Botany, Horticulture, and Source of Anti-Cancer Compounds (John M. DeLong and Robert K. Prange). I. Introduction. II. Historical. III. Botany. IV. Horticulture. V. Pharmacology of Anti-Cancer Compounds from Taxus. VI. Conclusions. Literature Cited. 7. The Genus Allium: A Developmental and Horticultural Analysis (Rina Kamenetsky and Haim D. Rabinowitch). I. Introduction. II. Taxonomy and Geographical Distribution. III. Genetic Resources and Possible Use of Wild Allium Species. IV. Morphological Structures and Comparisons Between Biomorphological Groups. V. Plant Development. VI. Propagation. VII. Chemical Composition. VIII. Concluding Remarks. Literature Cited. 8. The Invasive Plant Debate: A Horticultural Perspective (Alex X. Niemiera and Guy Phillips). I. Introduction. II. Perspectives. III. Ecology of Invasive Species. IV. Regulatory Matters. V. Conclusion. Literature Cited. Appendix A. Subject Index. Cumulative Subject Index. Cumulative Contributor Index.

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Book SynopsisThis book is concerned with the growing and maintenance of trees from the point of view of ornament and amenity, whether they are in the town or the countryside. It includes details of such matters as spacing, transplanting, pruning, protection and safety, and provides valuable information on the identification and treatment of many of the diseases and insect pests that attack trees. In addition the book covers such varying subjects as botanic gardens and arboreta, a summary of all the principal law cases which have been concerned with trees, arboricultural education and the choice of trees for urban areas. Intended for outdoor as well as indoor use, The Arboriculturalist''s Companion is written in a concise and readable form and is a book that no one who is responsible for trees can afford to be without. The second edition of The Arboriculturalist''s Companion will be an indispensable reference for professional and weekend gardeners as well.Trade Review"To my mind this book would be especially valuable to the enthusiasts, amateurs, agents, foresters and land-owners, all of whom need specialised arboricultural information from time to time." Tree News "Mr James has rendered a very useful service .... should be regarded as [a] primer for use by entrants to the aboricultural profession and the environmentally concerned." Forestry "Excellent ... the illustrations are clear and effective .... A valuable feature of the book is a section on legal aspects including important law cases." Outlook on AgricultureTable of ContentsForeword xPreface to the Second Edition xiAcknowledgements for the Second Edition xii Chapter 1. Introduction to Arboriculture 1 Chapter 2. The Planting and Care of Amenity Trees 6 Chapter 3. Transplanting Large Trees 23 Chapter 4. Tree Injuries and Protection 39 Chapter 5. Diseases and Pests 51 Chapter 6. Tree Surgery 71 Chapter 7. Felling and Stump Removal 94 Chapter 8. Safety in Arboriculture 102 Chapter 9. Street and Roadside Trees 107 Chapter 10. Trees and Urban Development 116 Chapter 11. Planting Industrial Waste 123 Chapter 12. Hedges, Screens and Shelter Belts 128 Chapter 13. Hedgerow Trees 138 Chapter 14. Avenues, Parks and Amenity Woods 143 Chapter 15. Trees and the Law 148 Chapter 16. Felling Licences 190 Chapter 17. Tree Preservation Orders 194 Chapter 18. Records and Labelling 198 Chapter 19. The Forestry Commission 202 Chapter 20. Arboricultural Education, Training and Research 211 Chapter 21. Organizations Concerned with Arboriculture 215 Chapter 22. Botanic Gardens, Arboreta and Pineta 219 Chapter 23. Books, Manuals and Periodicals 225 Chapter 24. Trees for Urban Areas 229Appendix 237Index 241

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Book SynopsisCultivated Power explores the collection, cultivation, and display of flowers in early modern France at the historical moment when flowering plants piqued the curiosity of European gardeners and botanists, merchants and ministers, and dukes and kings alike.Trade Review"A rich tapestry of texts and citations from the period that will probably not be superseded for a long time to come." * American Historical Review *Table of ContentsCh. 1. Disorderly flowers Floral seduction: death, sex, and flowers Trading on the power of flowers Ch. 2. Refashioning the culture of flowers in early modern France Curiosity and flowers The sweet society of the curious florists Ch. 3. Cultivating the flower The florists' flowers Unlocking the door to the temple of flora Ch. 4. Cultivating the man The theater of the goddess of flowers Nature into art "Jardin d'Hyver," or flowers in print Ch. 5. Cultivating the king Royal precedents Flowers in the garden of Louis XIV Floral mercantilism Flowers and the "Histoire du Roi" Appendices A. Extract of the inventory by . . . Sieur Cottereau of flowering plants and bulbs that he offers to furnish for the gardens of the royal households B. Plants included in Jean Donneau de Vise's Histoire de Louis le Grand

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Book SynopsisThe second edition of this acclaimed dictionary conatins even more definitions of horticultural phrases and words.Table of Contents1: Preface 2: Dictionary Entries

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Book SynopsisThis volume considers ornamental bulbs, including the related storage organs of corms and tubers. An immense amount of research literature has been distilled, such that general principles are stressed throughout, but common examples are considered in some detail.Table of Contents1: Horticultural uses 2: Origins, breeding and selection 3: Morphology 4: Physiology 5: Propagation 6: Bulb, corm and tuber production 7: Flower production 8: Pests, diseases and disorders 9: Future prospects

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Book SynopsisThe book is based on papers presented at a conference held in Oxford in March 1993 under the BRIDGE-COST-88 programme developed by the Commission of the European Communities. A wide range of fungi, which are pathogens of a variety of crop and ornamental plants, is covered and the book is aimed at postgraduate students and research workers in mycology and plant pathology, including those involved in routine testing of plants for quarantine or other purposes.Table of Contents1: Introduction Part 1: Quarantine Criteria 2: Plant Host Status and Natural Resistance 3: Statistical Concept and Minimum Threshold Concept Part 2: Physiological and Biochemical Response of Insects to Possible Disinfestation Procedures 4: Chemical Fumigants 5: Irradiation 6: Heat and Cold Treatments 7: Controlled Atmospheres Part 3: Product Physiological and Biochemical Response to Possible Disinfestation Procedures 8: Chemical Treatments 9: Irradiation 10: Heat and Cold Treatments 11: Controlled Atmospheres 12: Modelling Heat and Cold Transfer 13: Heat Treatment Facilities Part 4: Individual Product Treatments 14: Tropical and Subtropical Fruits 15: Temperate Fruits 16: Vegetables 17: Ornamentals and Flowers

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Book SynopsisTraditionally, bedding plants are those plants used to provide colour in summer garden beds. Although some writers include any herbaceous plant started under controlled environmental conditions and sold for outdoor use, embracing a number of fruit and vegetable crops, in this book ornamental bedding plants include tender herbaceous ornamental annuals and biennials only. As with other titles in this series, the aim of this book is to present scientific principles that underlie production practices. The author discusses traditional and plug methods of production, the latter having revolutionized mass market production during the last decade. The principles of propagation and growing on, including the role of nutrition and media, temperature, light, supplemental carbon dioxide and growth regulators, are described. Aspects of postproduction, diseases and pests, and mechanization, are also considered. There is also an appendix providing production guidelines for 15 major bedding plant speciTable of Contents1: Introduction 2: Occurrence by family 3: Horticultural uses 4: Breeding and selection 5: Commercial methods of bedding plant production - traditional and plugs 6: Physiology and Propagation 7: Seed propagation 8: Commercial practices for seed germination 9: Other means of propagation 10: Growing-on 11: Nutrition and media 12: Temperature 13: Light 14: Supplemental carbon dioxide 15: Growth regulation of bedding plants crops 16: Finishing 17: Postproduction 18: Postproduction of plugs 19: Postproduction of the finished bedding plant 20: Diseases and Pests 21: Control of diseases and pests 22: Disease and pest organisms 23: Mechanization of production 24: The future 25: Appendix: Guidelines for commercial production of 15 bedding plant crops a: Antirrhinum majus (Snapdragon) b: Begonia semperflorens-cultorum (Wax begonia, fibrous begonia) c: Begonia tuberhybrida (Tuberous begonia) d: Catharanthus roseus (Madagascar periwinkle, Vinca) e: Celosia argentea (Cockscomb, Celosia) f: Impatiens walleriana (Impatiens) g: Impatiens x hybrida (I. hawkeri) (New Guinea impatiens) h: Lobelia erinus (Lobelia) i: Pelargonium x hortorum (Annual geranium) j: Petunia x hybrida (Petunia) k: Primula x polyantha (P. acaulis) (Primrose) l: Salvia splendens (Salvia) m: Senecio cineraria (Dusty miller) n: Tagetes erecta, T. patula (African, French marigold) o: Viola x wittrockiana (Pansy) 26: References 27: Index

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Book SynopsisGenetics has transformed plant pathology on two occasions: first when Mendelian genetics enabled the discovery that disease resistance was a heritable trait in plants, and secondly when Flor proposed the gene-for-gene hypothesis to explain his observations of plant-parasite interactions, based on his work on flax rust in North Dakota starting in the 1930s. Our knowledge of the genetics of disease resistance and host-pathogen coevolution is now entering a new phase as a result of the cloning of the first resistance genes. This book provides a broad review of recent developments in this important and expanding subject. Both agricultural and natural host-pathogen situations are addressed. While most of the book focuses on plant pathology, in the usual sense of the term embracing fungal, bacterial and viral pathogens, there is also consideration of parasitic plants and a chapter demonstrating lessons to be learnt from the mammalian immune system. Three overall themes are addressed: geneticTable of Contents1: Genetic Approaches to Manipulation of Fruit Development and Quality in Tomato, J J Giovannoni et al., Texas A & M University, USA 2: Improving Tomato Fruit Quality by Cultivation, L C Ho, Horticulture Research International, UK 3: Applications of Molecular Biology and Genetic Manipulation to Understand and Improve Quality of Fruits and Vegetables, D Grierson, University of Nottingham, UK 4: Gene Expression in Ripening Bananas, R Drury, Horticulture Research International, UK, C R Bird, Zeneca Plant Science, UK and G B Seymour, Horticulture Research International, UK 5: Genes for Fruit Quality in Strawberry, K Manning, Horticulture Research International, UK 6: The Tomato Ethylene Receptor Gene Family: It’s Not Easy Being a Plant, D Tieman and H Klee, University of Florida, USA 7: Environmental Requirements as Determined by Rooting Potential in Leafy Cuttings, 8: R S Harrison-Murray and B H Howard, Horticulture Research International, UK 9: The Use of Mutants and Molecular Biology to Understand Competence for Root Formation, W P Hackett et al., University of Minnesota, USA 10: Physiological Analysis of the Floral Transition, G Bernier et al., Universite de Liege, Belgium 11: Genetic and Environmental Control of Flowering in Strawberry, N H Battey et al., University of Reading, UK 12: Manipulating the Photoperiodic Control of Plant Reproduction, S D Jackson and B Thomas, Horticulture Research International, UK 13: Regulation of Abscisic Acid and Water Stress Response Genes, P K Busk et al., CID, Barcelona, Spain 14: Manipulation of Growth of Horticultural Crops under Environmental Stress, W J Davies and D S Thompson, Lancaster University, UK and J E Taylor, University of Reading, UK 15: Engineering Phytochrome Genes to Improve Crop Performance, H Smith, University of Leicester, UK 16: Regulation of Stem Extension by Temperature, F Allen Langton, Horticulture Research International, UK 17: Modification of Plant Morphology by Genetic Manipulation of Gibberellin Biosynthesis, P Hedden et al., University of Bristol, UK

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Book SynopsisInsect and other pests cause major economic damage on fruit crops in the tropics. However, some insects are beneficial and have a role in pollinating flowers, thus enabling fruit set. This book reviews these injurious and beneficial organisims and how they might be controlled to enhance fruit production and quality.Table of Contents1: Introduction, J E Peña 2: Pests of Banana, C S Gold, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, Uganda, B Pinese, Queensland Department of Primary Industries, Australia and J E Peña 3: Tropical Citrus Pests, D Smith, Department of Primary Industries, Australia and J E Peña 4: Pests and Pollinators of Mango, G K Waite, Queensland Horticultural Institute, Australia 5: Pests of Papaya, A Pantoja, University of Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico, P A Follett, USDA-ARS, Hawaii, USA and J A Villanueva-Jiménez, Colegio de Postgraduados, Mexico 6: Pests of Pineapple, G J Petty, Agricultural Research Council, South Africa, G R Stirling, Biological Crop Protection Pty Ltd, Australia and D P Bartholomew, University of Hawaii, USA 7: Pollinators and Pests of Annona Species, J E Peña, H Nadel, ICIPE, Kenya, M Barbosa-Pereira, Department of Entomologia, ESALQ-USP Brazil and D Smith, Department of Primary Industries, Australia 8: Pests and Pollinators of Avocado, M Wysoki, M A van den Berg, Institute for Tropical and Subtropical Crops, South Africa, G Ish-Am, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel, S Gazit, J E Peña and G Waite, Queensland Horticultural Institute, Australia 9: Pests of Guava, W P Gould, USDA, ARS, Florida, USA and A Raga, Instituto Biologico, Brazil 10: Minor Tropical Fruit Pests, P A C Ooi, FAO Regional Office, Thailand, A Winotai, Biological Control Group, Thailand and J E Peña 11: Pests of Litchi and Longan, G K Waite, Queensland Horticultural Institute, Australia and J S Hwang, Taiwan Agricultural Chemicals and Toxic Substances Research Institute, Taiwan 12: Passion Fruit, E L Aguiar-Menezes, Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuaria, Brazil, E B Menezes, P C R Cassino and M A Soares, Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 13: Quarantine Treatments for Pests of Tropical Fruits, J L Sharp, USDA, USA and N W Heather, University of Queensland, Australia

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Book SynopsisDurian is extensively grown in tropical regions, the major producers being Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia and the Philippines. The tree is also grown in northern Australia, some South American countries and in Africa. Although to many its smell is notoriously offensive, its taste can become a passion and it is one of the most popular fruits in South-East Asia. This book is the first comprehensive, scientific volume to be published in English on this king of tropical fruit. It provides information on the biology, propagation and use of the fruit, and descriptions of the scientific basis of production practices and orchard management, as well as post-harvest processing. It will be a unique resource for horticulture and botanical libraries and for students of tropical horticulture worldwide.Table of ContentsSection 1: The Plant and the Environment 1: History, area of origin, nomenclature and genetic diversity 2: Areas of production and economic importance 3: Morphology, genetics and cultivars 4: Physiology and ecology Section 2: Pre-Harvest Management 5: Propagation 6: Orchard establishment, training and pruning 7: Nutritional requirements and fertilisation 8: Irrigation requirements and techniques 9: Other production practices 10: Physiological disorders and non-pathogenic diseases 11: Pests and diseases Section 3: Post-Harvest Management, Costs and Marketing 12: Costs and returns of durian production 13: Post-harvest technology 14: Durian products 15: Marketing 16: To quote the great 19th century naturalist, A.R. Wallace:“To eat durian is a new sensation worth a voyage to the East to experience”.

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Book SynopsisMites are among the most important arthropods in greenhouses, both as pests causing economic injury to greenhouse crops, and as natural enemies used in the biological control of pest insects and other mites. Because of their minute size, mites are much less well known than insects.This book describes the biology, identification and control of such mites and the topics covered include an introduction to the Acari, illustrated keys to orders, families and selected species, the control of pest mites, and the role of beneficial mites in biological control. The book will be of interest to those working in entomology, crop protection and horticulture.Table of ContentsPart I: Introduction 1: Greenhouses, Plants & Mites 2: Introduction to Acari 3: Methods & Techniques Part II: Pest Mites 4: Spider Mites 5: False Spider Mites 6: Tarsonemid Mites 7: Eriophyoid Mites 8: Acarid Mites 9: Other Pest Mites Part III: Beneficial Mites 10: Phytoseiid Mites 11: Laelapid Mites 12: Other Beneficial Mites Part IV: Accessories 13: Glossary Appendix 1: Mite Information Sources 13: Index

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Book SynopsisThis book provides a comprehensive reference work, summarising our knowledge of apples and their production worldwide. It includes 24 chapters written by international authorities from the USA, Canada, Europe and New Zealand. The main subjects addressed include taxonomy and production statistics, plant materials, apple physiology, orchard and tree management, crop protection (including organic production), harvesting and handling and utilization. The book will be of significant interest to those working in horticulture and botany.Table of ContentsPart I: Introduction 1: Taxonomic classification and brief history, J L Luby, University of Minnesota, SA 2: World production, trade, consumption and economic outlook for apples, D O'Rourke, Belrose Inc, Pullman, WA, USA Part II: Plant Materials 3: Genetic improvement of apple: Breeding, markers, mapping, and biotechnology, S K Brown and K E Maloney, Cornell University, USA 4: Characteristics of important commercial apple cultivars, C R Hampson, Pacific Agri-Food Research Center, Canada and H Kemp, Applied Plant Research, The Netherlands 5: Apple rootstocks, A D Webster, Horticultural Research International, Kent, UK and S J Wertheim, Fruit Research Station, The Netherlands 6: Propagation and nursery tree quality, S J Wertheim, Fruit Research Station, The Netherlands and A D Webster, Horticultural Research International, Kent, UK Part III: Apple Physiology and Environmental Influences 7: Flowering, pollination and fruit set and development, F Dennis, Jr. Michigan State University, USA 8: Water relations of apples, A N Lakso, Cornell University, USA 9: Light relations, L Corelli Grappadelli, University of Bologna, Italy 10: Temperature, J W Palmer, Nelson Research Centre, New Zealand, J-P Prive, Agriculture and Agri-Food, Canada and D S Tustin, Nelson Research Centre, New Zealand Part IV: Orchard and Tree Management 11: Selecting the orchard site, site preparation, orchard planning and establishment, J A Barden, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, USA 12: Nutritional requirements of apple, G H Neilsen and D Neilsen, Pacific Agri-Food Research, Canada 13: Orchard floor management systems, I A Merwin, Cornell University, USA 14: Pruning and training physiology, D C Ferree and J R Schupp, New York State Agricultural Experimental Station, USA 15: Apple orchard planting systems, T L Robinson, Cornell University, USA 16: Flower and fruit thinning and vegetative: fruiting balance, R E Byers, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, USA 17: Endogenous hormone and bioregulator use on apples, D W Greene, Pennsylvania State University, USA Part V: Crop Protection 18: Diseases of apple, K C Eastwell, G G Grove, Washington State University, USA, A L Jones, Michigan State University, USA and T B Sutton, North Carolina State University, USA 19: Ecology and management of apple arthropod pests, E H Beers, Washington State University, USA, D M Suckling, Horticulture Food and Research Institute, New Zealand, R J Prokopy, University of Massachusetts, USA and J Avilla, University of Lleida, Spain 20: Apple orchard freeze protection, S D Seeley and J L Anderson, Utah State University, USA 21: Integrated fruit production for apples - Principles and guidelines, J Avilla, University of Lleida, Spain and H Riedl, Oregon State University, USA 22: Organic apple production - With emphasis on European experiences, F Weibel and A Häseli, Research Institute of Organic Agriculture, Switzerland Part VI: Harvesting, Handling and Utilization 23: Principles and practices of postharvest handling and stress, C B Watkins, Cornell University, USA 24: Production and handling techniques for processing apples, R M Crassweller and G M Greene, Pennsylvania State University, USA

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Book SynopsisEver wanted to know the genus name for a coconut?Intended for all your research needs, this encyclopedia is a comprehensive collection of information on temperate and tropical fruit and nut crops. Entries are grouped alphabetically by family and then by species, making it easy to find the information you need. Coverage includes palms and cacti as well as vegetable fruits of Solanaceae and Curcurbitacea. This book not only deals with the horticulture of the fruit and nut crops but also discusses the botany, making it a useful tool for anyone from scientists to gardeners and fruit hobbyists.Trade Review"Great site, always up-to-date on the latest developments of this growing field of research." The Bio-Web: Resources for Molecular and Cell Biologists" http://cellbiol.com/BioLinks.html"Table of Contents1: Preface 2: Glossary 3: Alphabetical entries 4: Index

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Book SynopsisDescriptions of fruit varieties suitable for organic production Plant protection, pests and diseases and how they can be countered in organic systems Includes tables, diagrams graphs and photographsThere is great interest in organic horticulture and this title is a timely and much needed addition for practical, science-based guidance. It is a translation of a volume which has been very well received in German and is the product of collaboration between authors in Austria, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands and Switzerland. The contents include the basics of organic fruit growing, but also cover orchard construction, cultivation, protection and the commercialization of the organic products.Table of Contents1: Principles of organic fruit growing 2: General principles 3: Legal aspects 4: Conversion of a conventionally run production unit to organic fruit growing 5: Planning and setting up an organic production unit 6: Choice of site: ecological principles 7: Planting stock for an organic orchard 8: Planting systems in organic fruit production 9: Choice of rootstocks and cultivars in organic fruit production 10: Dessert apple production 11: Dessert pear production 12: Production of stone fruit (cherries and plums) 13: Organic production of small fruit 14: Cultural measures in organic fruit growing 15: Protection of the soil when using machinery 16: Care of the soil 17: Fertilizer application 18: Important organic fertilizers for fruit growing 19: Thinning in organic fruit growing 20: Growth-regulating measures in organic fruit growing 21: Plant protection 22: Principles and aims of organic plant protection 23: Encouraging biodiversity in orchards 24: Beneficials, or taking advantage of natural regulation 25: Major diseases and pests of pome fruit 26: Major diseases and pests of stone fruit 27: Major diseases and pests of strawberries 28: Major diseases and pests of raspberries 29: Major diseases and pests of blackberries 30: Major diseases and pests of bilberries 31: Pesticides 32: Processing 33: General requirements for fruit for processing 34: Production of fruit juices 35: Production of dried fruit 36: Production of jellies and jams 37: Production of vinegar 38: Labelling of products 39: Marketing of organic products 40: Analysis of the situation 41: Plans - goals - measures 42: Marketing strategy 43: Marketing instruments 44: Efficiency review

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