Biology of Citrus provides a concise and comprehensive discussion of all major developmental, genetic and horticultural aspects of citriculture in an easily readable text. The book deals with the history, distribution and climatic adaptation of the crop, followed by taxonomy and systematics, including a horticultural classification of edible citrus species. Subsequent chapters cover tree structure and function, reproductive physiology, including flowering, fruiting, productivity, ripening, post-harvest and fruit constituents. The main aspects of cultivated citrus, such as rootstocks, irrigation, pests, viruses and diseases are dealt with, leading to a concluding chapter that considers geneticimprovement, including the use of tissue culture and plant biotechnology. Thebook includes many specially produced original illustrations and the extensive reading lists will make it invaluable for students and citrus specialists. INDICE: Preface; Acknowledgements; Introduction; 1. History and growing ofcitrus; 2. Citrus and its relatives; 3. The vegetative Citrus tree: development and function; 4. Reproductive physiology: flowering and fruiting; 5. Aspects of cultivated citrus; 6. Genetic improvement in citrus; Index.
- ISBN: 978-0-521-05424-9
- Editorial: Cambridge University
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 244
- Fecha Publicación: 28/02/2008
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés