Horticultural Reviews, Volume 49

Horticultural 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.

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Professor Ian James Warrington CNZM is a Palmerston North horticultural scientist and science administrator. He was former chief executive of HortResearch (now Plant & Food Research). He was a senior administrator at Massey University until his position was axed in a cost-saving move. He received the T. K. Sidey Medal in 1984, an award set up by the Royal Society of New Zealand for outstanding scientific research. He was appointed a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit (CNZM) in the 2011 New Year Honours.

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Horticultural 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.

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Contributors

Dedication: Chris Watkins

Ian Warrington

1. Oakleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea quercifolia Bartr.): Horticulture, Genetics, Breeding and Conservation

Andrew Sherwood, Matthew D. Clark and Stan C. Hokanson

I. Introduction

II. History and Taxonomy of Hydrangea

III. Natural Distributions of Hydrangea Species

IV. History and Distribution of Oakleaf Hydrangea

V. Morphology of Oakleaf Hydrangea

VI. Biotic and Abiotic Considerations

VII. Genetics and Breeding

VIII. Conservation

IX. Propagation

X. Future Prospects

Literature Cited

2. Biostimulants in Agricultural and Horticultural Production

Jessica C. Bell, Sally A. Bound and Michele Buntain

I. Introduction

II. Microbial Inoculants

III. Humic Substances: Humic and Fulvic Acids

IV. Seaweed Extracts

V. Future Direction: Synergism of Biostimulants In Combination

VI. Future Direction: Biostimulants in Soilless Production Systems

VII. Conclusions

Literature Cited

3. Post-harvest Physiological Disorders of Banana Fruit: Finger Drop, Senescent Spotting, and Chilling Injury

Saichol Ketsa and Apinya Wisutiamonkul

I. Introduction

II. Fruit Structure and Morphology

III. Postharvest Physiological Disorders

IV. Finger Drop

V. Senescent Spotting

VI. Chilling Injury

VII. Conclusions

Literature Cited

4. Mechanical Harvesting of Selected Temperate and Tropical Fruit and Nut Trees

Leili Afsah-Hejri, Taymaz Homayouni, Arash Toudeshki, Reza Ehsani, Louise Ferguson and Sergio Castro-García

I. Introduction

II. Mechanical Harvesting Methods

III. Commercial Harvesters for Nuts and Fruit Trees

IV. Smart Harvesting

V. Factors Affecting Mechanical Harvesting

VI. Challenges, Future Outlook, and Recommendations

Literature Cited

5. Apple Fruitlet Abscission Mechanisms

James E. Larson, Thomas M. Kon and Anish Malladi

I. Introduction

II. Correlatively Driven Abscission

III. Carbohydrate Stress

IV. Contrasts Between CDA and CS

V. Morphological and Exogenous Factors Affecting Fruitlet Abscission

VI. Conclusions and Future Directions

Literature Cited