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The Biology of Citrus

Hardback

Main Details

Title The Biology of Citrus
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Pinhas Spiegel-Roy
By (author) Eliezer E. Goldschmidt
SeriesThe Biology of Horticultural Crops
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:244
Dimensions(mm): Height 229,Width 152
Category/GenreAgronomy and crop production
Horticulture
ISBN/Barcode 9780521333214
ClassificationsDewey:634.304
Audience
Professional & Vocational
Illustrations 20 Tables, unspecified; 34 Halftones, unspecified; 22 Line drawings, unspecified

Publishing Details

Publisher Cambridge University Press
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publication Date 28 August 1996
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

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.

Reviews

'This work is of notable interest, based on the most up-to-date scientific and technical knowledge, which is undoubtedly useful for scholars of the subject and, in particular, for undergraduates as well as for students in advanced courses specialising in citriculture and horticulture.' P. L. Pisdani, Advances in Horticultural Science ' ... the best general source of information on citrus available at this time for anyone working with citrus.' Heinz K. Watscher, Hortscience ' ... ideal as an essential reference work for students and citrus specialists.' Fruits 'Biology of Citrus is easily read and highly recommended.' Patricia Broadbent, Annals of Botany