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Record Nr.

UNINA9910141178203321

Titolo

Horticultural reviews . Volume 39 [[electronic resource] /] / edited by Jules Janick

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Hoboken, N.J., : Wiley-Blackwell, 2012

ISBN

1-118-10058-1

1-283-37595-8

1-118-10059-X

9786613375957

1-118-10057-3

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (482 p.)

Collana

Horticultural reviews, , 0163-7851 ; ; v. 39

Altri autori (Persone)

JanickJules

Disciplina

635

635.05

635/.05

Soggetti

Horticulture

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Horticultural Reviews: VOLUME 39; Contents; Contributors; Dedication; 1. Frankincense, Myrrh, and Balm of Gilead: Ancient Spices of Southern Arabia and Judea; I. Spices and the Spice Trade; II. Frankincense; III. Myrrh; IV. Balm of Gilead; V. Future Prospects; Literature Cited; 2. Advances in the Biology and Management of Monosporascus Vine Decline and Wilt of Melons and Other Cucurbits; I. Introduction; II. Pathogen Biology and Taxonomy; III. Infection, Colonization, and Epidemiology; IV. Disease Management; V. Summary; VI. Epilogue; Literature Cited

3. Ornamental Grasses in the United StatesI. Introduction; II. Case for Ornamental Grasses in the Landscape; III. Production and Culture; IV. Invasiveness; V. Special Uses; VI. Summary and Future Needs; Literature Cited; 4. Mediterranean Stone Pine: Botany and Horticulture; I. Introduction; II. Botany; III. Horticulture; IV. Concluding Remarks; Literature Cited; 5. Pointed Gourd: Botany and Horticulture; I. Introduction; II. Botany; III. Horticulture; IV. Future Prospects; Literature Cited; 6. Physiology and Functions of Fruit Pigments: An Ecological and



Horticultural Perspective

I. IntroductionII. Fruit Pigments; III. Color and Color Vision; IV. Prevalence of Different Fruit Colors and Disperser Syndromes; V. Functions of Fruit Colors/Pigments; VI. Departure from the Link Among Color, Maturity, and Quality; VII. Environmental Conditions and Fruit Color; VIII. Conclusions; Literature Cited; 7. Ginger: Botany and Horticulture; I. Introduction; II. Taxonomy, Morphology, and Cytology of Ginger; III. Genetic Diversity and Improvement; IV. Biotechnology; V. Horticulture; VI. Pests and Diseases; VII. Postharvest Processing; VIII. Conclusion; Literature Cited

8. Annatto: Botany and HorticultureI. Introduction; II. Botany; III. Plant Genetics Resources and Breeding; IV. Horticulture; V. Future Prospects; Literature Cited; Subject Index; Cumulative Subject Index; Cumulative Contributor Index; Colour Plates

Sommario/riassunto

Horticultural Reviews presents state-of-the-art reviews on topics in horticultural science and technology covering both basic and applied research. Topics covered include the horticulture of fruits, vegetables, nut crops, and ornamentals. These review articles, written by world authorities, bridge the gap between the specialized researcher and the broader community of horticultural scientists and teachers.