Horticultural Reviews, Volume 35,

by Jules Janick (Purdue University)

• ISBN13: 9780470593769
• ISBN10: 0470593768
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2009-10-01
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Summary

Horticultural Reviews presents state-of-the-art reviews on topics in horticultural science and technology covering both basic and applied research. Topics covered include the horticulture of fruits , vegetables , nut crops , and ornamentals. These review articles , written by world authorities , bridge the gap between the specialized researcher and the broader community of horticultural scientists and teachers. All contributions are anonymously reviewed and edited by Professor Jules Janick of Purdue University , USA , and published in the form of one or two volumes per year.- Recently published articles include:- Artificial Pollination in Tree Crop Production (v34)- Cider Apples and Cider-Making Techniques in Europe and North America (v34)- Garlic: Botany and Horticulture (v33)- Controlling Biotic Factors That Cause Postharvest Losses of Fresh Market Tomatoes (v33)- Taxus spp.: Botany , Horticulture , and Source of Anti-Cancer Compounds (v32)- The Invasive Plant Debate: A Horticultural Perspective (v32)

Table of Contents

Contributors

Dedication

Genetic Resources and Domestication of Macadamia

Introduction

Wild Genetic Resources

Germplasm Domestication

Genetics of Key Scion Selection Traits

Propagation and Rootstock Traits

Cultivar Utilization

Summary

Acknowledgments

Literature Cited

Pomegranate: Botany, Horticulture, Breeding

Introduction

Taxonomy and Morphology

Origin and Genetic Resources

Horticulture

Breeding

Health Benefits

Concluding Remarks

Acknowledgments

Literature Cited

Daylily: Botany, Propagation, Breeding

Introduction

Botany

Anatomy and Physiology

Horticulture

Genetics

Conclusion

Literature Cited

Horseradish: Botany, Horticulture, Breeding

Introduction

History

Botany

Horticulture

Breeding

Literature Cited

1-Methylcyclopropene: Mode of Action and Relevance in Postharvest Horticulture Research

Introduction

Ethylene Response Pathway

Physiological Processes Affected

Side Effects

Summary and Future Research Needs

Acknowledgments

Literature Cited

Postharvest Biology and Technology of Cucurbits

Introduction

Crops

Conclusions

Literature Cited

Physiological Disorders of Grape: Bunch Stem Necrosis and Early Bunch Stem Necrosis

Introduction

Physiology of Berry Growth and Development

Bunch Stem Necrosis

Early Bunch Stem Necrosis

Summary and Conclusions

Literature Cited

Plug Transplant Technology

Introduction

Importance of the Plug Industry

Plug Production Technology

Organic Plug Production

Postharvest Handling of Plugs

Associated Production Techniques

Mechanization

Conclusions and Prospects

Literature Cited

A History of Grafting

Introduction

Natural Grafting

Historical Evidence

History of Clonal Rootstocks

Graft Hybrids

Conclusion

Literature Cited

Subject Index

Cumulative Subject Index

Contributor Index

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