UID:
almafu_9960119734202883
Format:
1 online resource (x, 230 pages) :
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digital, PDF file(s).
ISBN:
0-511-82796-2
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0-511-60054-2
Series Statement:
The Biology of horticultural crops
Content:
Biology of Citrus provides a concise and comprehensive discussion of all major developmental, genetic and horticultural aspects of citriculture in an easily readable text. The book deals with 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, post-harvest and fruit constituents. The main aspects of cultivated citrus, such as rootstocks, irrigation, pests, viruses and diseases are dealt with, leading to a concluding chapter that considers genetic improvement, including the use of tissue culture and plant biotechnology. The book includes many specially produced original illustrations and the extensive reading lists will make it invaluable for students and citrus specialists.
Note:
Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 05 Oct 2015).
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Machine derived contents note: Preface Acknowledgements Introduction1. History and growing of citrus 2. Citrus and its relatives 3. The vegetative citrus tree: development and function 4. Reproductive physiology: flowering and fruiting 5. Aspects of cultivated citrus 6. Genetic improvement in citrus Index
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English
Additional Edition:
ISBN 0-521-05424-9
Additional Edition:
ISBN 0-521-33321-0
Language:
English
URL:
https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9780511600548
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