Description
Book SynopsisThis book covers the biotechnology of all the major perennial fruit and nut species. Since the publication of the first edition of this book in 2005, there has been significant progress in cell culture, genomics and genetic transformation for many of these species. This book covers these biotechnologies and also traditional ones, such as regeneration pathways, protoplast culture, in vitro mutagenesis, and ploidy manipulation that have been applied to many of these species. Three species, Diospyros kaki (persimmon), Punica granatum (pomegranate) and Eriobotrya japonica (loquat) are included for the first time, and several Prunus species now receive separate coverage. The species are organized by plant family to facilitate comparisons among related ones. Each species is discussed in relation to its family and its related wild forms, and most are accompanied by full colour illustrations. This book is a vital resource for those working on the improvement of perennial fruit, nut and plantation crops. The book features: Detailed coverage of major perennial fruit and crop species. Coverage of traditional and new biotechnologies. Full colour illustrations to aid identification This book is an essential resource for scientists and postgraduate students who are engaged in the improvement of perennial fruit, nut and plantation crops and will also be an important accession for university and agricultural research libraries.
Table of Contents1: Actinidiaceae 1.1: Actinidia deliciosa Kiwifruit 2: Anacardiaceae 2.1: Anacardium occidentale Cashew 2.2: Mangifera indica L. Mango 2.3: Pistacia vera L. Pistachio 3: Annonaceae 3.1: Annona squamosa Sugar Apple, Annona cherimola Cherimoya and Annona muricata Soursop 4: Arecaceae 4.1: Cocos nucifera L. Coconut 4.2: Elaeis guineensis Oil Palm 4.3: Phoenix dactylifera L. Date Palm 5: Bromeliaceae 5.1: Ananas comosus Pineapple 6: Caricaceae 6.1: Carica papaya L. Papaya 7: Clusiaceae 7.1: Garcinia mangostana Mangosteen 8: Ebenaceae 8.1: Diospyros kaki Persimmon 9: Ericaceae 9.1: Vaccinium spp. Blueberry and Cranberry 10: Fagaceae 10.1: Castanea spp. Chestnut 11: Juglandaceae 11.1: Carya illinoensis Pecan 11.2: Juglans regia L. Walnut 12: Lauraceae 12.1: Persea americana Avocado 13: Malvaceae 13.1: Theobroma cacao L. Cacao 14: Musaceae 14.1: Musa Banana and Plantain 15: Myrtaceae 15.1: Psidium guajaba L. Guava 16: Oleaceae 16.1: Olea europaea Olive 17: Oxalidaceae 17.1: Averrhoa carambola L. Carambola 18: Passifloraceae 18.1: Passiflora edulis Passionfruit 19: Rosaceae 19.1: Eriobotrya japonica Loquat 19.2: Fragaria × ananassa Strawberry 19.3: Malus × domestica Apple 19.4: Prunus sp. Peach and Nectarine 19.5: Prunus sp. Apricot 19.6: Prunus sp. Plum 19.7: Prunus Cherry 19.8: Prunus sp. Almond 19.9: Pyrus Pear and Quince 19.10: Rubus spp. Cane Fruit 20: Rutaceae 20.1: Citrus 21: Sapindaceae 21.1: Dimocarpus longan Longan and Litchi chinensis Litchi 22: Vitaceae 22.1: Vitis spp. Grape
