Fruit Breeding, Vine and Small Fruits

Jules Janick (Edited by), J Janick (Author), James N. Moore (Edited by)

9780471126706, Wiley

Hardback, published 1 July 1996

488 pages
23.9 x 16.3 x 3.6 cm, 0.839 kg

This book is the second volume of a three volume reference set that will provide comprehensive information on breeding commercial horticultural crops. In a systematic way, it deals with the history and commercial importance of each fruit, the origin and early development of cultivation, regional characteristics, breeding objectives, fruit characteristics such as color, shape and disease resistance. Volume II deals with, for example, citrus fruits, avocados, and kiwifruits.

Blueberries, Cranberries, and Ligonberries (G. Galletta and J.Ballington).

Brambles (H. Daubeny).

Currants and Gooseberries (R. Brennan).

Grapes (B. Reisch and C. Pratt).

Kiwifruit (A. Ferguson, et al.).

Strawberries (J. Hancock, et al.).

Index.

Subject Areas: Agriculture & farming [TV]