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Encyclopedia Of Fruit & Nuts
. Ed(S): Janick, J.; Paull, Robert E.
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Description for Encyclopedia Of Fruit & Nuts
hardcover. A compendium of tropical, sub-tropical and temperate fruit and nut science. It combines the knowledge of over 100 international experts, providing the definitive resource on fruit and nuts. It includes coverage of palms, cacti, and vegetable fruits. Editor(s): Janick, J.; Paull, Robert E. Num Pages: 800 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: GBC; PST; TVS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 281 x 224 x 44. Weight in Grams: 2985.
Ever wanted to know the genus name for a coconut?Intended for all your research needs, this encyclopedia is a comprehensive collection of information on temperate and tropical fruit and nut crops. Entries are grouped alphabetically by family and then by species, making it easy to find the information you need. Coverage includes palms and cacti as well as vegetable fruits of Solanaceae and Curcurbitacea. This book not only deals with the horticulture of the fruit and nut crops but also discusses the botany, making it a useful tool for anyone from scientists to gardeners and fruit hobbyists.
Ever wanted to know the genus name for a coconut?Intended for all your research needs, this encyclopedia is a comprehensive collection of information on temperate and tropical fruit and nut crops. Entries are grouped alphabetically by family and then by species, making it easy to find the information you need. Coverage includes palms and cacti as well as vegetable fruits of Solanaceae and Curcurbitacea. This book not only deals with the horticulture of the fruit and nut crops but also discusses the botany, making it a useful tool for anyone from scientists to gardeners and fruit hobbyists.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publisher
CABI Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
800
Condition
New
Publication date
2008
Number of Pages
972
Place of Publication
Wallingford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780851996387
SKU
V9780851996387
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-1
About . Ed(S): Janick, J.; Paull, Robert E.
Robert E. Paull Professor Paull graduated from the University of Sydney with a BS in Agronomy, was involved in cotton production research before going to the University of California in Berkeley for a PhD in plant physiology. He returned to Australia and carried out research on chilling injury of tropical plants before his appointment to the University of Hawaii to teach and do research on postharvest physiology and handling. He teaches plant physiology and provides guest lectures on postharvest physiology and handling in applied courses. His research focuses on the adaptation and application of technology to the improvement of postharvest handling in a integrated and systematic way. This research has lead to more than hundred peer-reviewed publication, over eighty extension type articles and is co author on three books and co-edited five including The Encyclopedia of Fruits and Nuts published by CABI with Dr. Jules Janick.
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