Author: World Meteorological OrganizationPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Meteorology
Languages : en
Pages : 1110
Book Description
Technical note - World Meteorological Organization
Author: World Meteorological OrganizationPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Meteorology
Languages : en
Pages : 1110
Book Description
Top 100 Food Plants
Author: Ernest SmallPublisher: NRC Research Press
ISBN: 0660198584
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 657
Book Description
"This beautifully illustrated book reviews scientific and technological information about the world's major food plants and their culinary uses. An introductory chapter discusses nutritional and other fundamental scientific aspects of plant foods. The 100 main chapters deal with a particular species or group of species. All categories of food plants are covered, including cereals, oilseeds, fruits, nuts, vegetables, legumes, herbs, spices, beverage plants and sources of industrial food extracts. Information is provided on scientific and common names, appearance, history, economic and social importance, food uses (including practical information on storage and preparation), as well as notable curiosities. There are more than 3000 literature citations in the book and the text is complemented by over 250 exquisitely drawn illustrations. Given the current, alarming rise in food costs and increasing risk of hunger in many regions, specialists in diverse fields will find this reference work to be especially useful. As well, those familiar with Dr. Small's books or those with an interest in gardening, cooking and human health in relation to diet will want to own a copy of this book."--Publisher's web site.
Proceedings of the American Society for Horticultural Science
Author: American Society for Horticultural SciencePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Horticulture
Languages : en
Pages : 730
Book Description
The Proceedings are primarily for the publication of results of original research on horticultural plants and their products, and original papers which present helpful new approachs to teaching and extension problems in horticulture.
Modern Fruit Science
Author: Norman Franklin ChildersPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fruit
Languages : en
Pages : 1004
Book Description
The Peach
Author: Desmond R. LaynePublisher: CABI
ISBN: 1845934237
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 681
Book Description
Summarizes our knowledge of peaches and their production worldwide and includes a colour plates section. This book includes chapters which address botany and taxonomy, breeding and genetics of cultivars and rootstocks, propagation, physiology and planting systems, crop and pest management and postharvest physiology.
Arkansas Farm Research
Author: The Peach
Author: Desmond R. LaynePublisher: CABI
ISBN: 1845933869
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 679
Book Description
This book summarizes current state of knowledge in peach botany, production and postharvest management. Specific topics covered consisted of: botany and taxonomy (chapter 1); history of cultivation and trends in China (chapter 2); classical genetics and breeding (chapter 3); genetic engineering and genomics (chapter 4); low-chill cultivar development (chapter 5); fresh market cultivar development (chapter 6); processing peach cultivar development (chapter 7); rootstock development (chapter 8); propagation techniques (chapter 9); carbon assimilation, partitioning and budget modelling (chapter 10); orchard planting systems (chapter 11); crop load management (chapter 12); nutrient and water requirements of peach trees (chapter 13); orchard floor management systems (chapter 14); biology, epidemiology and management of diseases caused by fungi and fungal-like organisms (chapter 15); diseases caused by bacteria and phytoplasmas ['Candidatus Phytoplasma'] (chapter 16); viruses and viroids (chapter 17); insects and mites (chapter 18); nematodes (chapter 19); preharvest factors affecting peach quality (chapter 20); ripening, nutrition and postharvest physiology (chapter 21); and harvesting and postharvest handling of peaches for the fresh market (chapter 22). This book aims to provide research scientists, extension personnel, students, professional fruit growers and others with a vital resource on peach and its culture.
Bulletin - Mississippi State College, Agricultural Experiment Station
Author: Mississippi Agricultural Experiment StationPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Agriculture
Languages : en
Pages : 622
Book Description
Fruit Growing
Author: George William SchneiderPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fruit-culture
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
Author: Edwin Peter Griffin