Temperate and Subtropical Fruit Production

Written by leading experts in horticulture, plant pathology, entomology, and agricultural engineering, this book provides information on the wide variety of fruit cultivation found throughout the temperate and subtropical regions of the world. It encompasses both large scale commercial operations and the activities of amateur gardeners. The first part of the book is devoted to general issues in the region, including climate, soils, the morphology and growth of woody plants, and agricultural methods. The second part then focuses in specific fruits, with chapters focusing on stonefruit, pipfruit, berryfruit, citrus, edible nuts, and minor fruit crops. The volume will be equally useful for students, researchers, and commercial growers.