Informationen zum Autor Mark Rieger Klappentext Introduction to Fruit Crops combines an easy-to-use format with a complete review of essential facts about the world's top fruit crops, making this both the premiere introductory textbook for students AND a superior reference book for avid gardeners, country agents, and horticulture educators. Each fruit is studied and clearly explained through its taxonomy, origin, history of cultivation, production, botanical description, optimum soil and climate, harvesting, and post-harvest handling. The book provides a comprehensive introductory section on fruit culture and, in following chapters, a standard outline for each crop to allow readers to find facts rapidly without having to read the entire chapter. This invaluable text includes detailed references and reading lists, making this a perfect addition for reference in university libraries. Zusammenfassung Provides essential facts on the world's top fruit crops. Each fruit is reviewed through its taxonomy, origin, history of cultivation, production, botanical description, optimum soil and climate, harvesting, and post-harvest handling. This textbook is useful for university libraries, plant science teachers and students, and avid gardeners. Inhaltsverzeichnis Chapter 1. Introduction to Fruit Crops and Overview of the Text ,, ?Fruit Crop? Defined,, Taxonomy,, Origin, History of Cultivation,, Folklore, Medicinal Properties, Nonfood Usage,, Production,, Botanical Description,, General Culture,, Harvest, Postharvest Handling,, Contribution to Diet, Food Uses,, Chapter 2. Almond ( Prunus dulcis ),, Taxonomy,, Origin, History of Cultivation,, Folklore, Medicinal Properties, Nonfood Usage,, Production,, Botanical Description,, General Culture,, Harvest, Postharvest Handling,, Contribution to Diet,, Chapter 3. Apple ( Malus domestica ),, Taxonomy,, Origin, History of Cultivation,, Folklore, Medicinal Properties, Nonfood Usage,, Production,, Botanical Description,, General Culture,, Harvest, Postharvest Handling,, Contribution to Diet,, Chapter 4. Apricot ( Prunus armeniaca ),, Taxonomy,, Origin, History of Cultivation,, Folklore, Medicinal Properties, Nonfood Usage,, Production,, Botanical Description,, General Culture,, Harvest, Postharvest Handling,, Contribution to Diet,, Chapter 5. Banana and Plantain ( Musa spp.),, Taxonomy,, Origin, History of Cultivation,, Folklore, Medicinal Properties, Nonfood Usage,, Production,, Botanical Description,, General Culture,, Harvest, Postharvest Handling,, Contribution to Diet,, Chapter 6. Blackberries and Raspberries ( Rubus spp.),, Taxonomy...

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Mark Rieger

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Introduction to Fruit Crops combines an easy-to-use format with a complete review of essential facts about the world's top fruit crops, making this both the premiere introductory textbook for students AND a superior reference book for avid gardeners, country agents, and horticulture educators. Each fruit is studied and clearly explained through its taxonomy, origin, history of cultivation, production, botanical description, optimum soil and climate, harvesting, and post-harvest handling. The book provides a comprehensive introductory section on fruit culture and, in following chapters, a standard outline for each crop to allow readers to find facts rapidly without having to read the entire chapter. This invaluable text includes detailed references and reading lists, making this a perfect addition for reference in university libraries.

Zusammenfassung
Provides essential facts on the world's top fruit crops. Each fruit is reviewed through its taxonomy, origin, history of cultivation, production, botanical description, optimum soil and climate, harvesting, and post-harvest handling. This textbook is useful for university libraries, plant science teachers and students, and avid gardeners.

Inhalt

Chapter 1. Introduction to Fruit Crops and Overview of the Text ,, ?Fruit Crop? Defined,, Taxonomy,, Origin, History of Cultivation,, Folklore, Medicinal Properties, Nonfood Usage,, Production,, Botanical Description,, General Culture,, Harvest, Postharvest Handling,, Contribution to Diet, Food Uses,, Chapter 2. Almond ( Prunus dulcis ),, Taxonomy,, Origin, History of Cultivation,, Folklore, Medicinal Properties, Nonfood Usage,, Production,, Botanical Description,, General Culture,, Harvest, Postharvest Handling,, Contribution to Diet,, Chapter 3. Apple ( Malus domestica ),, Taxonomy,, Origin, History of Cultivation,, Folklore, Medicinal Properties, Nonfood Usage,, Production,, Botanical Description,, General Culture,, Harvest, Postharvest Handling,, Contribution to Diet,, Chapter 4. Apricot ( Prunus armeniaca ),, Taxonomy,, Origin, History of Cultivation,, Folklore, Medicinal Properties, Nonfood Usage,, Production,, Botanical Description,, General Culture,, Harvest, Postharvest Handling,, Contribution to Diet,, Chapter 5. Banana and Plantain ( Musa spp.),, Taxonomy,, Origin, History of Cultivation,, Folklore, Medicinal Properties, Nonfood Usage,, Production,, Botanical Description,, General Culture,, Harvest, Postharvest Handling,, Contribution to Diet,, Chapter 6. Blackberries and Raspberries ( Rubus spp.),, Taxonomy<