The Biology of Citrus (The Biology of Horticultural Crops)
Cambridge University Press, 8/29/1996
EAN 9780521333214, ISBN10: 0521333210
Hardcover, 244 pages, 22.9 x 15.2 x 1.7 cm
Language: English
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.
'This work is of notable interest, based on the most up-to-date scientific and technical knowledge, which is undoubtedly useful for scholars of the subject and, in particular, for undergraduates as well as for students in advanced courses specialising in citriculture and horticulture.' P. L. Pisdani, Advances in Horticultural Science