Fruit Breeding, Tree and Tropical Fruits
Download or Read eBook Fruit Breeding, Tree and Tropical Fruits PDF 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.
| Author | : Jules Janick |
| Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
| Total Pages | : 750 |
| Release | : 1996-05-02 |
| ISBN-10 | : 047131014X |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780471310143 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (4X Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Fruit Breeding, Tree and Tropical Fruits by : Jules Janick
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.
