{"product_id":"vegetables-characteristics-production-and-marketing-paperback-softback-9780471850229","title":"Vegetables; Characteristics, Production, and Marketing (Paperback \/ softback) 9780471850229","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eVegetables\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eCharacteristics, Production, and Marketing\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eLincoln C. Peirce (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780471850229, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 17 June 1987\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e448 pages\u003cbr\u003e24.6 x 19.7 x 2.6 cm, 0.844 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eDescribes the techniques and fundamental concepts underlying the production and marketing of vegetable crops, particularly those crops that contribute to the commercial vitality of the vegetable industry in the western hemisphere. Covers resources -- natural, biological and economic -- that are fundamental to successful crop production, as well as the vegetable management systems that integrate these resources. Also includes specific information on each of the major vegetable crops, such as history, botanical characteristics, production techniques, pests, harvesting, and marketing. In addition, it provides discussions of social conflicts and problems that arise from water and land use practices, pesticide application, and conservation.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThe Vegetable Industry.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Labor, Mechanization, and Production Efficiency.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Plant and Its Environment.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Modifying Plant Environment.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Tillage and Crop Establishment.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Pest Management.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Alternative Production Systems.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Quality Control and Marketing.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Classification of Vegetables.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Perennial Crops.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Potherbs or Greens.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Cole Crops.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Leafy Salad Crops.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Root Crops.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Alliums.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Tuber and Tuberous Rooted Crops.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Solanaceous Crops.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Legumes.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Cucurbits.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Sweet Corn.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Miscellaneous Vegetables.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Glossary.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Appendix.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Agriculture \u0026amp; farming [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Agriculture \u0026amp; farming\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Agriculture%20\u0026amp;%20farming%20%5BTV%5D%22\"\u003eTV\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52298062430488,"sku":"9780471850229","price":203.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9780471850229.jpg?v=1781733782","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/vegetables-characteristics-production-and-marketing-paperback-softback-9780471850229","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}