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Citrus (Paperback, 2nd edition)
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Citrus (Paperback, 2nd edition)
Series: Crop Production Science in Horticulture
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Citrus fruit, originating in Southeast Asia, have been cultivated
and enjoyed for over 4000 years. Moreover, they are grown in nearly
every country within 40 Degreesnorth-south latitude, the major
producers being China, Brazil, the USA, and countries bordering the
Mediterranean. This new edition continues to adopt an international
perspective on citrus, covering its biology and cultivation as well
as considering issues in the citrus industry and providing examples
from around the world. The authors include discussion on important
topics such as biotechnical advances in citrus genetics, current
techniques in breeding, the role of climatic factors in worldwide
production, the importance of rootstocks, plant husbandry, pests
and diseases, and postharvest technology. They emphasize current
theories and technological advances in citriculture, citing
specific examples of how they are used and in which regions. Citrus
2nd edition describes the scientific basis of production practices
and is aimed at professionals in the industry as well as advanced
students of horticulture and allied disciplines within plant
science and food science.
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