Fruit and Nut Crops / edited by P. E. Rajasekharan, V. Ramanatha Rao.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Rajasekharan, P. E., editor.

Ramanatha Rao, V., editor.

Series:

Handbooks of Crop Diversity: Conservation and Use of Plant Genetic Resources, 2524-8456

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Plants--Evolution.

Plants.

Biodiversity.

Agriculture.

Plant genetics.

Plant Evolution.

Plant Genetics.

Local Subjects:

Plant Evolution.

Biodiversity.

Agriculture.

Plant Genetics.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (666 pages)

Edition:

1st ed. 2024.

Place of Publication:

Singapore : Springer Nature Singapore : Imprint: Springer, 2024.

Summary:

Fruit and Nut Crops: A Treasure Trove of Diversity and Resilience Dive into the fascinating world of fruit and nut crops in this comprehensive volume. Explore their origins, evolution, and global journey, from wild ancestors to diverse cultivars nourishing us today. Uncover their crucial role in food security, providing vital nutrients and supporting livelihoods. This book champions urgent conservation efforts in the face of threats like habitat loss and climate change. It delves into both ex situ and in situ strategies, emphasizing the importance of preserving genetic diversity for the future. Learn about domestication processes and the development of gene pools adapted to specific environments. Discover the economic and social benefits of utilizing fruit and nut genetic resources, from breeding programs that empower communities to innovative techniques for enhancing yields and quality. This invaluable resource equips researchers, breeders, and policymakerswith the knowledge to safeguard and advance this critical agricultural sector.

Contents:

Apple Malus pumila Mill

Black currant, Ribesnigrum L

Strawberry, Fragariaspp

Grape, Vitis vinifera L

Prunus spp.: Prunus amygdalusBatsch, Almond; Prunus armeniacaL., Apricot; Prunus persica(L.) Batsch., Peach & others - Papaya Pyrus Spp

Pyruscommunis L., Pear & other Pyrus spp

Banana Species - Guava, Psidiumguvjava L

Litchi, Lychee, LitchichinensisSonn

MangoMangiferaindica l. and other Mangifera spp

Oranges and other citrus fruit, Citrus spp

Pomegranate, Punicagranatum L. – Walnut - Cashew nut - Custard apple, Annona squamosa L. &otherAnnona spp

Date palm, Phoenix dactylifera L., - Fig, FicuscaricaL. & other Ficusspp

Phyllanthus emblica L - Java plum, Syzygiumcumini (L.) Skeels, and Syzygium spp

Aegle marmelosL., Bael

Capparis decidua (Frosk.) Edgew, Ker

Cordia myxaRoxb., Lasoda

Carissa carandasL., Karonda

Garcinia mangostanaL., Mangosteen; GrewiaasiaticaL., Grewia

Tamarindusindica L., Tamarind

Feronia limonia L. Kaith, etc.) - Indian Pear (Pyrus pashia) - Melons (Watermelon, Cantaloupe, Honeydew).

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

981-9953-48-0