Author : Pinhas Spiegel-Roy,Eliezer E. Goldschmidt
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1996-08-28
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780521333214
The Biology of Citrus by Pinhas Spiegel-Roy,Eliezer E. Goldschmidt Pdf
Biology of Citrus provides a concise and comprehensive discussion of all major developmental, genetic and horticultural aspects of citriculture in an easily readable text. The book deals with the history, distribution and climatic adaptation of the crop, followed by taxonomy and systematics, including a horticultural classification of edible citrus species. Subsequent chapters cover tree structure and function, reproductive physiology, including flowering, fruiting, productivity, ripening, post-harvest and fruit constituents. The main aspects of cultivated citrus, such as rootstocks, irrigation, pests, viruses and diseases are dealt with, leading to a concluding chapter that considers genetic improvement, including the use of tissue culture and plant biotechnology. The book includes many specially produced original illustrations and the extensive reading lists will make it invaluable for students and citrus specialists.