The global demand for high quality fruits that are rich in
nutrients and that can endure the demands of worldwide supply
chains is growing rapidly. Fruits are an important component of the
human diet, providing vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber.
All of these qualities contribute to the nutritional needs and
health maintenance of humans. "Breeding for Fruit Quality" reviews
the application of modern plant breeding methods to the development
of improved varieties of fruits.
"Breeding for Fruit Quality" opens with chapters that look at
fruit biology and breeding strategies behind specific traits,
including a look at traits such as organoleptic quality,
nutritional value, and improved yield, among others. Subsequent
chapters review breeding efforts to improve overall quality in a
wide range of specific fruits.
Providing broad ranging coverage of cutting edge methods now
being applied to the development of fruit crops, "Breeding for
Fruit Quality" will be a valuable resource for fruit biologists,
breeders, geneticists, and industry personnel.
Key Features: Broad coverage of modern breeding technologies
being implemented to improve overall fruit qualityTrait specific
chapters explore efforts to promote traits of industrial and
nutritional importanceChapters in fruits, ranging from apple and
grapes to tomatoes and olives, provide detailed coverage of
breeding practices for economically important fruit crops
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