Horticultural reviews. Volume 39 / edited by Jules Janick.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Janick, Jules.

Series:

Horticultural Reviews

Horticultural reviews, 0163-7851 ; v. 39

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Horticulture.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (482 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Hoboken, N.J. : Wiley-Blackwell, 2012.

Language Note:

English

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.

Contents:

Horticultural Reviews: VOLUME 39; Contents; Contributors; Dedication; 1. Frankincense, Myrrh, and Balm of Gilead: Ancient Spices of Southern Arabia and Judea; I. Spices and the Spice Trade; II. Frankincense; III. Myrrh; IV. Balm of Gilead; V. Future Prospects; Literature Cited; 2. Advances in the Biology and Management of Monosporascus Vine Decline and Wilt of Melons and Other Cucurbits; I. Introduction; II. Pathogen Biology and Taxonomy; III. Infection, Colonization, and Epidemiology; IV. Disease Management; V. Summary; VI. Epilogue; Literature Cited

3. Ornamental Grasses in the United StatesI. Introduction; II. Case for Ornamental Grasses in the Landscape; III. Production and Culture; IV. Invasiveness; V. Special Uses; VI. Summary and Future Needs; Literature Cited; 4. Mediterranean Stone Pine: Botany and Horticulture; I. Introduction; II. Botany; III. Horticulture; IV. Concluding Remarks; Literature Cited; 5. Pointed Gourd: Botany and Horticulture; I. Introduction; II. Botany; III. Horticulture; IV. Future Prospects; Literature Cited; 6. Physiology and Functions of Fruit Pigments: An Ecological and Horticultural Perspective

I. IntroductionII. Fruit Pigments; III. Color and Color Vision; IV. Prevalence of Different Fruit Colors and Disperser Syndromes; V. Functions of Fruit Colors/Pigments; VI. Departure from the Link Among Color, Maturity, and Quality; VII. Environmental Conditions and Fruit Color; VIII. Conclusions; Literature Cited; 7. Ginger: Botany and Horticulture; I. Introduction; II. Taxonomy, Morphology, and Cytology of Ginger; III. Genetic Diversity and Improvement; IV. Biotechnology; V. Horticulture; VI. Pests and Diseases; VII. Postharvest Processing; VIII. Conclusion; Literature Cited

8. Annatto: Botany and HorticultureI. Introduction; II. Botany; III. Plant Genetics Resources and Breeding; IV. Horticulture; V. Future Prospects; Literature Cited; Subject Index; Cumulative Subject Index; Cumulative Contributor Index; Colour Plates

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9786613375957

9781118100585

1118100581

9781283375955

1283375958

9781118100592

111810059X

9781118100578

1118100573

OCLC:

819641553