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This new and updated edition covers major topics of interest to blueberry breeders and researchers: botany, physiology, nutrition, growth regulation, photosynthesis, environment, weeds, pests, diseases and postharvest management. The focus is on the highbush blueberry, though information on other blueberries and related species is also provided.
This new book provides comprehensive and up-to-date coverage on sustainable production processes for fresh market and canning peaches and nectarines, including orchard establishment, production, pests and diseases, postharvest handling and uses. This book includes fundamental information to help reduce production risks for growers, improve fruit quality, and increase potential market returns, while addressing current emerging issues such as climate change and shifting global and regional production practices. Written by an international team of expert authors and highly illustrated in full color throughout, Peach presents information in an organized and easy-to-follow manner, with content including: fruit quality, composition and nutritional benefits; production physiology of growth and cropping; orchard design and establishment, tree architecture, field management and harvesting; non-destructive peach fruit maturity and quality assessment; and postharvest physiology and technology, including supply chain management protocols and transportation.
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