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Book Synopsis
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.

Fruit Breeding Tree and Tropical Fruits

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      Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
      Publication Date: 01/07/1996
      ISBN13: 9780471310143, 978-0471310143
      ISBN10: 047131014X
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      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.

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