Horticultural Reviews . Volume 6

• Autore: Janick Jules <1931->
• Pubblicazione: Hoboken, : John Wiley & Sons, 1984
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (444 p.)
• Disciplina: 635.05; 635/.05
• Soggetto topico: Horticulture -- Bibliography -- Periodicals; Horticulture -- Periodicals; Horticulture -- Research -- Periodicals
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di contenuto: HORTICULTURAL REVIEWS VOLUME 6; Contents; Contributors; Dedication; 1 Kiwifruit: A Botanical Review; I. Introduction; II. The Genus Actinidia; III. Taxa and Distribution; IV. Vegetative Structure; V. The Flower; VI . Pollination; VII. The Fruit; VIII. The Seed; IX. Summary of Unusual Characteristics; Literature Cited; 2 Parthenocarpy in Tomato; I. Introduction; II. Types of Pachenocarpy; III. Sources; IV. Genetics; V. Physiology; VI. Expression; VII. Applications in Tomato Breeding; Literature Cited; 3 Origin and Improvement of Spawn of the Cultivated Mushroom Agaricus brunnescens Peck ; I. The Cultivated Mushroom IndustryII. Mushroom Spawn and Spawnmaking; III. Improvement of Mushroom Cultivars; IV. Conclusions; Literature Cited; 4 Acclimatization of Indoor Foliage Plants; I. Introduction; II. Biological Principles; III. Cultural and Environmental Factors Affecting Acclimatization; IV. Shipping Procedures; V. Postharvest Handling in Interiors; VI. Concluding Remarks; Literature Cited; 5 Response of Plants to Root Pruning; I. Introduction; II. Effects of Root Pruning on Growth and Development; III. Effects of Root Pruning on Physiological Processes ; IV. Practical Use of Root-Pruning TechniquesV. Relationship of Root Pruning and Top Pruning; VI. Root Restriction; VII. Summary; Literature Cited; 6 Watercore; I. Introduction; II. Description; III. Detection; IV. Occurrence; V. Economic Consequences; VI. Theories of Cause; VII. Summary and Conclusions; Literature Cited; 7 Control and Management of Vertebrate Pests in Deciduous Orchards of the Eastern United States; I. Introduction; II. Voles; III. Other Vertebrate Pests; IV. Concluding Remarks; Literature Cited; 8 Foliar Nutrition of Fruit Crops; I. Introduction ; II. Uptake of Foliar-Applied NutrientsIII. Factors Affecting Absorption of Foliar-Applied Nutrients; IV. Metabolism of Foliar-Absorbed Nitrogen; V. Translocation of Foliar-Absorbed Nutrients; VI. Effect of Foliar Sprays on Photosynthesis, Stomatal Conductance, and Transpiration; VII. Effect of Foliar Sprays on Horticultural Characteristics; VIII. Technology and General Recommendations for Foliar- Nutrient Application; IX. Commercially Available Foliar Fertilizers; X. Conclusion; Literature Cited; 9 Cryopreservation of Apical Meristems; I. Introduction ; II. Survival of Plant Materials Immersed in Liquid NitrogenIII. Hardy Apical Meristems of Fruit Trees; IV. Less Hardy or Nonhardy Apical Meristems; V. Summary; Literature Cited; 10 Subzero Temperature Stress Physiology of Herbaceous Plants; I. Introduction; II. Methods for Measuring Plant Cold Hardiness; III. Cold Acclimation; IV. Freezing Stress; V. Concluding Remarks; Literature Cited; Index (Volume 6); Cumulative Index (Volumes 1-6 Inclusive); Contributor Index (Volumes 1-6 Inclusive)
• 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.
• Titolo autorizzato: Horticultural reviews
• ISBN: 1-118-06079-2
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9911019205303321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II
• Serie: Horticultural Reviews