The Biology of Citrus

Download or Read eBook The Biology of Citrus PDF written by Pinhas Spiegel-Roy and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1996-08-28 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
The Biology of Citrus
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 241
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ISBN-10 : 9780521333214
ISBN-13 : 0521333210
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Book Synopsis The Biology of Citrus by : Pinhas Spiegel-Roy

Book excerpt: Biology of Citrus provides a concise and comprehensive discussion of all major developmental, genetic and horticultural aspects of citriculture in an easily readable text. The book deals with the history, distribution and climatic adaptation of the crop, followed by taxonomy and systematics, including a horticultural classification of edible citrus species. Subsequent chapters cover tree structure and function, reproductive physiology, including flowering, fruiting, productivity, ripening, post-harvest and fruit constituents. The main aspects of cultivated citrus, such as rootstocks, irrigation, pests, viruses and diseases are dealt with, leading to a concluding chapter that considers genetic improvement, including the use of tissue culture and plant biotechnology. The book includes many specially produced original illustrations and the extensive reading lists will make it invaluable for students and citrus specialists.


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