The Biology of Citrus

Concise and heavily illustrated account of citrus biology, physiology, genetics and cultivation.

Pinhas Spiegel-Roy (Author), Eliezer E. Goldschmidt (Author)

9780521054249, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 21 January 2008

244 pages, 56 b/w illus. 20 tables
22.9 x 15.2 x 1.4 cm, 0.387 kg

'Biology of Citrus is easily read and highly recommended.' Patricia Broadbent, Annals of Botany

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.

Preface
Acknowledgements
Introduction
1. 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.

Subject Areas: Horticulture [TVS]