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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: Theodore DeJong xi
Ian Warrington
1. Molecular Physiology of Fruit Growth in Apple 1
Anish Malladi
I. Introduction 2
II. Morphology and Anatomy of the Apple Fruit 2
III. Flower Growth Before Bloom 5
IV. Fruit Set 7
V. Fruit Growth 9
VI. Conclusions 31
Literature Cited 33
2. Mechanosensing of Plants 43
Marc‐André Sparke and Jens‐Norbert Wünsche
I. Introduction 44
II. Thigmomorphogenesis 47
III. Natural and Artificial Induction of Thigmo Responses 48
IV. Morphological Plant Responses 50
V. Physiological Plant Responses – Cellular Signaling 57
VI. Molecular Aspects 69
VII. Application Strategies in Horticulture 70
VIII. Conclusions 72
Literature Cited 73
3. Microgreens: Definitions, Product Types, and Production Practices 85
Sven Verlinden
I. Introduction 86
II. History of Immature Leafy Vegetables 92
III. Seedling Development in Other Crops – Growth and Development of Seedlings 94
IV. Production Strategies 96
V. Nutritional Value 104
VI. Microbiological Safety and Postharvest Biology and Technology 114
VII. Sensory Attributes and Qualities 117
VIII. Health Effects 117
IX. Future of Microgreens 118
Literature Cited 119
4. The Durian: Botany, Horticulture, and Utilization 125
Saichol Ketsa, Apinya Wisutiamonkul, Yossapol Palapol, and Robert E. Paull
I. Introduction 127
II. Botany 140
III. Cultural Practices 149
IV. Chemical Composition and Nutritional Value 173
V. Postharvest Physiology 177
VI. Harvesting and Postharvest Handling 184
VII. Utilization 192
VIII. Conclusions 195
Literature Cited 195
5. The genus Cupressus L.: Mythology to Biotechnology with Emphasis on Mediterranean Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens L.) 213
Homayoun Farahmand
I. Introduction 215
II. Cupressaceae (Geographical Distribution and Horticultural Importance) 215
III. The Genus Cupressus 216
IV. The Role of Mediterranean Cypress in Persian Gardens 249
V. Medicinal Values 252
VI. Breeding and Genetic Improvement 254
VII. Abiotic and Biotic Challenges 256
VIII. Conservation of Genetic Resources 261
IX. Conventional Propagation and Micropropagation 263
X. Biotechnology 265
XI. Conclusions 267
Literature Cited 268
6. Taxonomy and Botany of the Caricaceae 289
V.M. Badillo and Freddy Leal
I. Introduction 290
II. History of the Papaya and Other Caricaceae 291
III. Taxonomic History 291
IV. New Proposals for the Taxonomy of Caricaceae 295
V. Botany of the Family and the Genera 297
VI. Concluding Comments 319
Literature Cited 320
7. Entomopathogens: Potential to Control Thrips in Avocado, with Special Reference to Beauveria bassiana 325
Gracian T. Bara and Mark D. Laing
I. Introduction 326
II. Commercial Production in South Africa 328
III. Requirements for Export and Local Quality 329
IV. Economics of Avocado Production 329
V. Pests and Diseases of Avocado 330
VI. Thrips of Avocado 330
VII. Management of Thrips 333
VIII. Entomopathogens 336
IX. Conclusions 356
Literature Cited 357
Subject Index 369
Cumulative Subject Index 372
Cumulative Contributor Index 406
