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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: Jules Janick xiii
Ian Warrington
1. The Flowers of Fragaria × ananassa: Morphology, Response to Photoperiod, and Genetics of Induction 1
Andrew Petran and Emily Hoover
I. Introduction 2
II. Strawberry Growth, Reproduction, and Commercial Management 2
III. Inflorescence Architecture 13
IV. Genetics of Flower Induction 16
V. Conclusions 26
Literature Cited 27
2. Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS): An Emerging Technology for Horticulture 33
James A. Robbins
I. Introduction 35
II. Aircraft 36
III. Sensors and Data Processing 42
IV. Horticultural Applications 52
V. Challenges 61
VI. Conclusions 64
Literature Cited 64
3. Leaf Blackening: A Serious Impediment to Long‐Term Cold Storage, Transport, and Extended Vase Life in Protea Cut Flowers 73
Eleanor W. Hoffman, Waafeka Vardien, Gerard Jacobs, and Nicole E. Windell
I. Introduction 74
II. Variation in Expression of Leaf Blackening 76
III. Physiological Causes of Leaf Blackening 80
IV. The Biochemical Mechanisms of Leaf Blackening 87
V. Control of Leaf Blackening 90
VI. Conclusions 99
Literature Cited 100
4. Sapota (Manilkara achras Forb.): Factors Influencing Fresh and Processed Fruit Quality 105
Babak Madani, Amin Mirshekari, Elhadi Yahia, and John B. Golding
I. Introduction 107
II. Nutritive Value 111
III. Physiological and Biochemical Changes During Fruit Maturation and Ripening 114
IV. Preharvest Effects on Postharvest Quality 120
V. Physiological Disorders 121
VI. Postharvest Diseases 122
VII. Postharvest Technology 123
VIII. Postharvest Treatments 126
IX. Non‐Destructive Methods for Identifying Fruit Maturity and Quality 131
X. Processing 132
XI. Summary and Future Prospects 134
Literature Cited 136
5. The Citron (Citrus medica L.) in China 143
David Karp and Xulan Hu
I. Introduction 145
II. History and Culture 145
III. Nomenclature 147
IV. Current Citron Cultivation in China 148
V. Major Cultivars of Chinese Citron and Select Citron Hybrids 158
VI. Germplasm Status; Regional and Global Perspective 190
Literature Cited 192
6. Apple Rootstocks: History, Physiology, Management, and Breeding 197
Richard P. Marini and Gennaro Fazio
I. Introduction 198
II. History 199
III. Rootstock–Scion Interactions 204
IV. Stresses Influencing Rootstock Performance 225
V. Interstems 259
VI. Influence of Rootstock on Fruit Characteristics 262
VII. Genetics and Breeding 266
VIII. Rootstock Evaluation 277
Literature Cited 282
7. Canopy Growth and Development Processes in Apples and Grapevines: Responses to Temperature 313
Dennis H. Greer
I. Introduction 315
II. Phenology 316
III. Dormant Buds in Apple Trees and Grapevines 317
IV. Winter Chilling in Apple Trees and Grapevines 319
V. Budbreak and Shoot Development in Apple Trees and Grapevines 320
VI. Fruit Growth 332
VII. Biomass Partitioning 338
VIII. Photosynthesis and the Carbon Economy 340
IX. Abiotic Stress Effects on Canopy Physiology 349
X. Impact of Climate Change on Phenology 355
XI. Conclusions 357
Literature Cited 358
8. Organic Acids in Fruits: Metabolism, Functions and Contents 371
Robert P. Walker and Franco Famiani
I. Introduction 373
II. The Function of the Flesh of Fruits and its Implication for their Organic Acid Contents 375
III. Acids that Contain a Benzene Ring: The Aromatic Acids 377
IV. The Inter‐Related Acids: Ascorbic, Oxalic, Tartaric, and Galacturonic 385
V. Fatty Acids 398
VI. Malic, Citric, and Metabolically Related Acids 399
VII. Conclusions 412
Literature Cited 413
Subject Index 431
Cumulative Subject Index 435
Cumulative Contributor Index 473
