The Biology of Citrus |
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| Author:
| Spiegel-Roy, Pinhas
Goldschmidt, Eliezer E. |
| Series title: | The Biology of Horticultural Crops Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-521-05424-9 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2008 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $46.99 |
Book Description:
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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 covers the history and distribution of the crop, taxonomy and systematics, tree structure and function, reproductive physiology and the main aspects of cultivated citrus. A concluding chapter considers the potential for genetic improvement, including the use of tissue culture and plant biotechnology.The book...
More DescriptionBiology 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 covers the history and distribution of the crop, taxonomy and systematics, tree structure and function, reproductive physiology and the main aspects of cultivated citrus. A concluding chapter considers the potential for genetic improvement, including the use of tissue culture and plant biotechnology.The book is heavily illustrated and the extensive reading lists will make the book invaluable for students and citrus specialists.