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Abstract:
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Ch. 1. Introduction to fruit crops and overview of the text -- Ch. 2. Almond (Prunus dulcis) -- Ch. 3. Apple (Malus domestica) -- Ch. 4. Apricot (Prunus armeniaca) -- Ch. 5. Banana and plantain (Musa spp.) -- Ch. 6. Blackberry and raspberry (Rubus spp.) -- Ch. 7. Blueberry (Vaccinium spp.) -- Ch. 8. Cacao (Theobroma cacao) -- Ch. 9. Cashew (Anacardium occidentale) -- Ch. 10. Cherry (Prunus avium, Prunus cerasus) -- Ch. 11. Citrus fruits (Citrus spp.) -- Ch. 12. Coconut (Cocos nucifera) -- Ch. 13. Coffee (
aphylla) -- Ch. 19. Mango (Mangifera indica) -- Ch. 20. Oil palm (Elaeis guineensis) -- Ch. 21. Olive (Olea europaea) -- Ch. 22. Papaya (Carica papaya) -- Ch. 23. Peach (Prunus persica) Ch. 24. Pear (Pyrus communis, Pyrus pyrifolia) -- Ch. 25. Pecan (Carya illinoensis) -- Ch. 26. Pineapple (Ananas comosus) -- Ch. 27. Pistachio (Pistacia vera) -- Ch. 28. Plum (Prunus domestica, Prunus salicina) -- Ch. 29. Strawberry (Fragaria xananassa) -- Ch. 30. Walnut (Juglans spp.)
"Introduction to Fruit Crops is a comprehensive, easy-to-use illustrated reference that provides essential facts on the world's top fruit crops. Each fruit is clearly reviewed through its taxonomy, origin, history of cultivation, production, botanical description, optimum soil and climate, harvesting, and postharvest handling. This introductory textbook includes detailed references and reading lists and is perfect for university libraries, plant science teachers and students, and avid gardners." -- Back c
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