Horticultural Reviews, Volume 33

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2007 | 462 Pages | ISBN: 0471732141 | PDF | 31 MB
Horticultural Reviews presents state-of-the-art reviews on topics in the horticultural sciences. The emphasis is on applied topics including the production of fruits, vegetables, nut crops, and ornamental plants of commercial importance. The title appears in the form of two volumes per year. These articles perform the valuable function of collecting, comparing, and contrasting the primary journal literature in order to form an overview of the topic. This detailed analysis bridges the gap between the specialized researcher and the broader community of horticultural scientists.Content: Chapter 1 Genetic Resources of Kiwifruit: Domestication and Breeding (pages 1-121): A. Ross Ferguson and Hongwen HuangChapter 2 Garlic: Botany and Horticulture (pages 123-172): Rina KamenetskyChapter 3 Black Pepper: Botany and Horticulture (pages 173-266): V. A. Parthasarathy, B. Sasikumar, R. R. Nair and K. Johnson GeorgeChapter 4 Biology and Management of Weedy Root Parasites (pages 267-349): D. M. Joel, J. Hershenhorn, H. Eizenberg, R. Aly, G. Ejeta, P. J. Rich, J. K. Ransom, J. Sauerborn and D. RubialesChapter 5 Controlling Biotic Factors that Cause Postharvest Losses of Fresh Market Tomatoes (pages 351-391): M. J. Mahovic, J. A. Bartz and K. R. SchneiderChapter 6 The Master Gardener Program 1972-2005 (pages 393-420): Mary Hockenberry Meyer