The Biology of Citrus (The Biology of Horticultural Crops) Book + PRICE WATCH * Amazon pricing is not included in price watch

The Biology of Citrus (The Biology of Horticultural Crops) Book

Biology of Citrus provides a concise and comprehensive discussion of all major developmental, genetic and horticultural aspects of citriculture in an easily readable text. The book covers the history and distribution of the crop, taxonomy and systematics, tree structure and function, reproductive physiology and the main aspects of cultivated citrus. A concluding chapter considers the potential for genetic improvement, including the use of tissue culture and plant biotechnology.The book is heavily illustrated and the extensive reading lists will make the book invaluable for students and citrus specialists.Read More

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    This book provides a concise and comprehensive discussion of all major developmental, genetic and horticultural aspects of citriculture in an easily readable text. It covers the history, distribution and climatic adaptation of the crop, followed by taxonomy and systematics, including a horticultural classification of edible citrus species. Subsequent chapters cover tree structure and function, reproductive physiology, including flowering, fruiting, productivity, ripening, postharvest and fruit constituents. This valuable reference for professionals and advanced students also covers the main aspects of cultivated citrus, such as rootstocks, irrigation, pests, viruses and diseases, as well as genetic improvement, including the use of tissue culture and plant biotechnology. Contains many original illustrations specially produced for the book.

  • 0521054249
  • 9780521054249
  • Pinhas Spiegel-Roy, Eliezer E. Goldschmidt
  • 21 January 2008
  • Cambridge University Press
  • Paperback (Book)
  • 244
  • 1
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