{"product_id":"introduction-to-fruit-crops-crop-science-9781560222590","title":"Introduction to Fruit Crops (Crop Science)","description":"\u003cp\u003eFind vital facts and information on a wide range of fruit cropswithout having to read the entire chapter!  Introduction to Fruit Crops combines an easy-to-use format with a complete review of essential facts about the worlds 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.  Pomology  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.  Introduction to Fruit Crops includes information on: scientific names folklore medicinal properties non-food usage production botanical description plant morphology pollination soils climate propagation rootstocks planting design  training  and pruning pest problemsincluding weeds  insects  mites  and diseases harvest and postharvest handling food uses  Some of the crops described include: African oil palm banana orange grape apple coconut coffee strawberry nuts olives and many  many others! This one text provides an extensive  easily understandable overview of the processes for growing healthy fruit in todays world for beginners and is a valuable desk reference for plant science professionals of all types.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45280091144245,"sku":"ByrdShop_156022259X","price":97.81,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781560222590.jpg?v=1780620377","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/introduction-to-fruit-crops-crop-science-9781560222590","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}