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This practical book provides a comprehensive and accessible
overview of all aspects of the commercial production of
blackberries and their hybrids, covering plant growth and
development, cultivar description and selection, propagation,
pruning, soil and water management, postharvest management,
economics and marketing, and pest identification and management.
Cultivated blackberries are a relatively new crop, but with new
cultivars and cultural practices they are now grown and available
worldwide. Production regions have expanded internationally due to
innovative methods showing much promise and evidence of human
health benefits. Blackberries and Their Hybrids explains the many
complex steps involved in producing a conventional or an organic
crop for the fresh and processed markets, and: - Contains
information gathered from global sources - Is appropriate for areas
that can produce blackberries for the local, domestic and/or export
markets - Includes full-color images throughout Authored by a team
of experts, this book is essential for growers, extension workers,
fruit industry personnel, students, and lecturers involved in the
commercial production of blackberries and their hybrids.
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Raspberries (Paperback)
Alison Dolan; Edited by Richard Funt; Contributions by Michael Ellis; Edited by Harvey Hall; Contributions by Eric Hanson, …
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Raspberry production and consumption is increasing steadily
worldwide, and the potential health benefits of the fruit are
becoming more widely known. Providing an international overview of
the modern raspberry industry, this book covers North America,
Europe, Asia and the Middle East. It discusses all aspects of
raspberry growing, including plant growth and development, cultivar
description and selection, site selection and preparation
(including soil and drainage), climate, pest control, irrigation,
shipping, economics, harvesting and the marketing of the final
product. Much of this publication covers research based
information, including hundreds of references and nearly eighty
full colour plates. 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.
Additional Authors Include Thomas Shrewsbury, Jean Wellington, And
Beverly Wolf.
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