This book is divided into two parts. Part 1 deals with the evolutionary processes, describing the chromosome structure, genetic variation, multifactorial genome, polyploidy, gene duplication and speciation. Part 2 deals with the origins of agriculture and the dynamics of plant d…
"Building on his earlier Colour Atlas of Fruit Pests, David Alford provides in this new book an authoritative illustrated account of fruit, hop and nut pests in temperate and subtropical climates. Pests of Fruit Crops focuses on insects and mites affecting pome fruits, stone fru…
As global pressure on water resources intensifies, it is essential that scientists understand the role that water plays in the development of crops and how such knowledge can be applied to improve water productivity. Linking crop physiology, agronomy and irrigation practices, th…
"This book provides a clear set of integrative concepts for understanding how fruit trees work. The emphasis is on overarching principles rather than detailed descriptions of tree physiology or differences among the numerous species of fruit trees"--
This book provides valuable, up-to-date information on postharvest handling of seven fruit and nut crops: almond, fig, peach, persimmon, pistachio, pomegranate and table grape. These crops are of particular importance in the Mediterranean region and also to those countries that …
Handleiding over fruit uit de tropen en de subtropen.
As the world debates on the risks and benefits fo plant biotechnology, the proportion of the global area of transgenic field crops has increased every year, and the safety and value continue to be demonstrated. Yet, despite the success of transgenic field crops, the commercializ…
