Author : Jules Janick
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 9780471310143
Total Pages : 750 pages
Book Rating : 4.4X/5 ( download)
Book Synopsis Fruit Breeding, Tree and Tropical Fruits by : Jules Janick
Download or read book Fruit Breeding, Tree and Tropical Fruits written by Jules Janick and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 1996-05-02 with total page 750 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first volume in a three volume comprehensive reference work presenting detailed information on the breeding of horticultural crops. In a systematic way, the work presents: the history and commercial importance of each fruit, the origin and early development of cultivation, regional characteristics, breeding objectives, fruit characteristics such as color and shape, and disease resistance. Volume 1 deals with tree fruits: Apples, Apricots, Avocado, Banana/Plantain, Cherry, Peach, Pear, and Plum.