This book features five peer-reviewed reviews on best practices to optimise quality attributes in horticultural products. The first chapter examines the use of quantitative trait loci (QTL) to ident……続きを見る
This collection features five peer-reviewed literature reviews on life cycle assessment (LCA) of crops.
The first chapter discusses the application of LCA to agricultural systems and highlights key ……続きを見る
After the resources that enabled industrial civilisation are depleted, only culture and biology will remain to sustain us.
The might of Babylon was built upon a handful of domesticated crops and liv……続きを見る
There remains considerable uncertainty surrounding the future of effective weed control in agriculture. In Conservation Agriculture (CA) systems where ploughing has been replaced with no-tillage sys……続きを見る
The avocado industry is evolving rapidly. Avocado production has almost doubled recently, with significant expansion in areas planted, especially in Latin America, but also in Africa and Asia. Moreo……続きを見る
"The Flowers and Gardens of Japan" with the aid of Florence Du Cane is a captivating exploration of Japan's rich botanical heritage and its profound have an effect on on Japanese subculture. Through……続きを見る
Conventional plant breeding alone can no longer sustain the rising global demand for food. Genetic engineering technology makes it possible to develop new crop varieties with improved yield performa……続きを見る
Gardening and horticulture generally are essentially practical activities much enhanced by an understanding of how plants grow. This colourful guide will introduce you to the fundamentals of horticu……続きを見る
Daffodils celebrates this spring floral favourite, with an in-depth look at the many gorgeous and multicoloured varieties, perfect for the garden, the home and any bouquet.
Celebrating the glorious ……続きを見る
The European or Mediterranean cultivated olive (Olea europaea L., subsp. europaea, var. europaea) is an ancient crop notable for its early domestication. Today, hundreds of olive varieties are grown……続きを見る
Dragon fruit (pitaya) is a perennial climbing cactus, native to the tropical areas of North, Central and South America. It is suited to tropical and subtropical regions and is commercially grown in ……続きを見る
The underestimated Chrysanthemum is the epitome of both flamboyance and style with it’s many varieties and shapes: chronicled beautifully in Naomi Slades Chrysanthemums.
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Bananas are a key food source for millions, whilst their production supports the livelihood of farmers across the globe. However, recent research has identified the vulnerability of particular banan……続きを見る
Date palm (Phoenix dactylifera L.) is a tree belonging to the palm family (Arecaceae) and is cultivated for its sweet edible fruits. Over the past century, it has become a major commercial fruit cro……続きを見る
Assesses current yields in different regions and constraints in improving productivity
Discusses all the key stages in cultivation needed to make banana production more efficient
Reviews ways of as……続きを見る
Focus on key issues in expanding the genetic base for Musa, including, exploiting current collections of germplasm and collecting and evaluating wild Musa species and landraces
Covers methods for i……続きを見る
Provides a comprehensive overview of the wealth of research on analysing, understanding and optimising the nutraceutical properties of fruit and vegetables, focussing primarily on phytochemicals/ph……続きを見る
Comprehensive review of current research on the causes of major fungal, bacterial and viral diseases of tree fruit
Summarises current understanding of the ecology of key insect pests of tree fruit
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Reviews the latest research on the advances in IPM strategies for insect and disease control in horticultural crops
Highlights the challenges of using alternative methods of control successfully in……続きを見る
Detailed coverage of the latest research on plant physiology, including flowering and pollination in trees, apple fruit development and ripening;
Reviews current best practice in tree training, pru……続きを見る
Reviews latest research in tree fruit physiology
Discusses latest developments in genetics and their implications for improved breeding techniques
Comprehensive coverage of key stages in cultivatio……続きを見る
Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus), is a species of tree in the fig, mulberry, and breadfruit family (Moraceae) and is widely esteemed in tropical Asia. The jackfruit tree is well suited to tropic……続きを見る
The negative impact of chemical pesticides on human wellbeing and the environment has encouraged the development of eco-friendly alternatives for the management of plant pathogens. However, only a s……続きを見る
Lancelot Brown changed the face of eighteenth-century England, designing country estates and mansions, moving hills and making flowing lakes and serpentine rivers, a magical world of green. This Eng……続きを見る
The common fig Ficus carica L. is an ancient fruit native to the Mediterranean. Dried figs have been successfully produced and processed in arid regions with little sophisticated infrastructure for ……続きを見る
El patrimonio urbano del sur de La Habana sistematiza por primera vez la historia urbana del sur del antiguo municipio La Habana, amplia zona donde vive el mayor porcentaje de población de la capita……続きを見る
The common fig (Ficus carica L.) is one of the oldest fruits domesticated by humans, and is native to southwest Asia and the Mediterranean. Figs have been associated with health and prosperity since……続きを見る
Whether you fantasise about having a whole orchard, just a cherry tree in a pot, or even the perfect apple pie, this beautifully illustrated book bridges the gap between the special place orchards h……続きを見る
Gac fruit, Momordica cochinchinensis Spreng, is rich in nutrients such as carotenoids (particularly ß-carotene and lycopene), fatty acids, vitamin E, polyphenol compounds and flavonoids. This book p……続きを見る
This colourful guide will explain the fundamentals of growing plants, whether you are taking a Level 3 RHS, City and Guilds or Edexcel course, are a grower or gardener in the industry, or are just a……続きを見る
