{"product_id":"introduction-to-fruit-crops-mark-rieger-9781560221722","title":"Introduction to Fruit Crops","description":"\u003cp\u003eFind vital facts and information on a wide range of fruit cropswithout having to read the entire chapter! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIntroduction to Fruit Crops combines an easy-to-use format with a complete review of essential facts about the world's top fruit crops, making this both the premiere introductory textbook for students AND a superior reference book for avid gardeners, country agents, and horticulture educators. Each fruit is studied and clearly explained through its taxonomy, origin, history of cultivation, production, botanical description, optimum soil and climate, harvesting, and post-harvest handling. The book provides a comprehensive introductory section on fruit culture and, in following chapters, a standard outline for each crop to allow readers to find facts rapidly without having to read the entire chapter. This invaluable text includes detailed references and reading lists, making this a perfect addition for reference in university libraries. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePomology, the branch of botany that studies the cultivation of fruits, has unique facts and features not found in the studies of other cultivated crops. Introduction to Fruit Crops takes these unique pomological concepts and important facts about the most popular cultivated fruits of the world and presents them in a consistent reader-friendly format that is readily understandable to beginning students. Professionals in the plant or agriculture sciences will find this text to be a powerful reference tool to answer their questions and find facts quickly and easily. Other issues explored include preventative measures from pests and diseases and practical cultivation strategies to best encourage maximum yield for each crop. Tables, graphs, and a multitude of color photographs assist readers to completely understand crucial information and the various stages of fruit growth for each crop. A detailed appendix explains common names, scientific names, and families of fruit crops. Another appendix presents conversion factors used in the text. A glossary helps beginners by clearly explaining common terms used in fruit crop study. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIntroduction to Fruit Crops includes information on: \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e scientific names \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e folklore\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e medicinal properties\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e non-food usage\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e production\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e botanical description\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e plant morphology\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e pollination\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e soils\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e climate\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e propagation\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e rootstocks\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e planting design, training, and pruning\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e pest problemsincluding weeds, insects, mites, and diseases\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e harvest and postharvest handling\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e food uses \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSome of the crops described include: \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e African oil palm\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e banana\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e orange\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e grape\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e apple\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e coconut\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e coffee\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e strawberry\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e nuts\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e olives\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003e and many, many others!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis one text provides an extensive, easily understandable overview of the processes for growing healthy fruit in today's world for beginners and is a valuable desk reference for plant science professionals of all types.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Mark Rieger\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1560221720\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781560221722\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e CRC Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/16\/2007\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 520\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.47lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.59h x 7.99w x 1.53d","brand":"Mark Rieger","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48659473924351,"sku":"9781560221722","price":280.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/introduction-to-fruit-crops-mark-rieger-9781560221722","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}