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Books in the Crop Production Science in Horticulture series

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    by Odilo (Escuela Agricola Panamericana - El Zamorano Duarte & Robert E (University of Hawaii at Manoa Paull
    £46.99

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    - Agaricus bisporus
     
    £56.49

    Addresses both scientific and practical aspects of growing the common mushroom, Agaricus bisporus. It includes general aspects of mushroom cultivation, substrates properties, breeding, casing and cropping, pests and diseases, harvesting and postharvest technologies.

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    The cut flower and foliage industry is a global business with major production locations around the world. With a focus on production in protected cultivation, this book describes how to successfully grow and harvest high quality flowers.

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    by James (Michigan State University & USA) Hancock
    £43.99

    This book is the first single author work to be published for more than thirty years that provides a broad, balanced review of our scientific knowledge of strawberries. This title covers aspects from taxonomy, ecology, morphology and genetics to environmental physiology, disease and pest control, fruit ripening, storage and processing.

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    by USA) Albrigo, L. Gene (University of Florida, Dr Lukasz L (University of Florida) Stelinski, et al.
    £48.49

    Covers the biology and cultivation of citrus, considering the industry from an international perspective. This updated edition includes new findings of advances in molecular approaches to taxonomic studies, cultivars, physiological understanding of key citrus fruits and environmental factors affecting fruit quality.

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    by Anthony J. (Formerly Processors and Growers Research Organisation Biddle
    £43.99

    This practical book provides an accessible overview of all aspects of pea and bean production, including botany and physiology, breeding, agronomy, weed management, pests and diseases, harvesting, nutritional value and uses. It includes the specialist knowledge needed to ensure food quality standards are met. Presented in full colour throughout.

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    by Ken (University of Newcastle Willson
    £50.49

    The first book to provide a general introductory overview of the scientific principles underlying production of all three crops. This is a broad-based text for students of agriculture, horticulture and food science, as well as professionals seeking an overview of the topic.

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    by Alun (Horticultural Research Consultant and Editor Rees
    £45.99

    This volume considers ornamental bulbs, including the related storage organs of corms and tubers. An immense amount of research literature has been distilled, such that general principles are stressed throughout, but common examples are considered in some detail.

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    by James (Horticulture Research International Brewster
    £44.99

    This fully revised, expanded and updated edition relates the production and utilization of these familiar and important vegetable crops to the many aspects of plant science underpinning their production and storage technologies.

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    by Richard Funt & Harvey Hall
    £44.99

    Taking a global perspective, this book provides a comprehensive yet concise reference for all horticulture students, raspberry growers, producers and fruit industry personnel looking for the latest information in raspberry production.

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    - Cassava, sweet potato, yams and aroids
    by Vanuatu) Lebot & Vincent (CIRAD
    £57.49

    Root and tuber crops are important to agriculture, food security and income for 2.2 billion people in developing countries. This is an update of this popular title in the Crop Production Science in Horticulture series, originally published in 2009.

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    by Professor Todd C (North Carolina State University Wehner
    £43.99

    Completely updated with new content and full-colour figures throughout, this new edition provides succinct and authoritative knowledge relating to the production of cucurbits, including cucumbers, gourds, muskmelons, pumpkins, squashes and watermelons, and reflects on significant recent advances in the areas of production, breeding and evolution.

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    by Jorge (Universidad de Talca Retamales
    £43.99

    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.

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    This new edition covers genetics and breeding, crop growth and yield, irrigation and fertilization, fruit ripening and quality, and postharvest biology and handling. Updated throughout and now in full colour, it also includes a new chapter on organic tomato production.

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    by Robert E (University of Hawaii at Manoa Paull
    £46.99

    The first of two volumes, this book covers major tropical fruits such as avocado, litchi, mango, papaya and pineapple. Tropical Fruits is essential reading for students and teachers of horticulture as well as horticultural industry personnel and policy-makers.

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    by Ioannis (Aristotle University Therios
    £44.99

    Reviewing an extensive array of literature from both a theoretical and practical perspective, this comprehensive guide deals with all aspects of olive culture, from its history, origins and traditional techniques to the latest horticultural procedures and basic physiology.

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