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Record Nr.

UNINA9910877173203321

Titolo

Horticultural reviews . Volume 37 [[electronic resource] /] / edited by Jules Janick

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Hoboken, : Wiley-Blackwell, 2010

ISBN

1-282-70752-3

9786612707520

0-470-54367-1

0-470-54365-5

Edizione

[2nd ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (423 p.)

Collana

Horticultural reviews ; ; v. 37

Altri autori (Persone)

JanickJules <1931->

Disciplina

635

Soggetti

Horticulture - Research

Agriculture

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 referenes and index.

Nota di contenuto

HORTICULTURAL REVIEWS Volume 37; Contents; Contributors; Dedication: Irwin L. Goldman; 1. Common Bean Rust: Pathology and Control; Abbreviations and Acronyms; I. Introduction; II. Pathogen Nomenclature, Morphology, and Life Cycle; III. Symptoms; IV. Host Range; V. Distribution; VI. Epidemiology; VII. Economic Importance; VIII. Pathogenic Variation; IX. Manipulation of the Fungus; X. Disease Management; XI. Conclusions; Acknowledgments; Literature Cited; 2. Bitter Gourd: Botany, Horticulture, Breeding; I. Introduction; II. Botany; III. Horticulture; IV. Breeding; V. Conclusions

Literature Cited3. Dynamics of Carbohydrate Reserves in Cultivated Grapevines; I. Introduction; II. Carbohydrate Reserves; III. Accumulation of Carbohydrate Reserves; IV. Photoassimilation and Storage Processes; V. Mobilization and Utilization of Carbohydrate Reserves; VI. Viticultural Management of Carbohydrate Reserves; VII. Summary and Conclusions; Literature Cited; 4. Elderberry: Botany, Horticulture, Potential; I. Introduction; II. Botany; III. Horticulture; IV. Propagation; V. Uses; VI. Concluding Remarks; Literature Cited; 5. Modified Humidity Packaging of Fresh Produce

I. IntroductionII. Basics of Postharvest Water Relations; III. Water in



Postharvest Life of Fresh Produce; IV. The Concept of Modified-Humidity Packaging; V. Practical MHP Approaches; VI. Summary; Acknowledgments; Literature Cited; 6. Ecological and Genetic Systems Underlying Sustainable Horticulture; Abbreviations; I. Introduction; II. Ecological Systems; III. Genetic Systems; IV. An Integrated Approach to Sustainable Horticulture; Literature Cited; Subject Index; Cumulative Subject Index; Cumulative Contributor Index

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.