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Fully updated with new content and full-colour figures throughout, the second edition of this successful book provides comprehensive coverage of pineapple breeding, production and yield. It includes essential content from botany through to postharvest handling and provides the technical information required to all those working with the crop.

This book examines peppers from historical, genetic, physiological and production perspectives. Diverse examples of pod types and their variation in pungency are examined, production methods and constraints are discussed, and harvesting methods, post-harvest challenges and opportunities are explored.

This book provides a comprehensive overview of almond growing from a scientific and horticultural perspective, covering botany, production, processing and industrial uses. Authored by an international team of experts and in full colour, it also presents genetics, breeding, propagation, nutrition, marketing and utilization.

This book addresses the breeding, genetics, ecophysiology, production, protection and utilization of sweet and sour cherries. Reflecting the most recent research and technologies, it provides an overview of all aspects of cherry science and culture and includes many advances in production at an applied level.

The first comprehensive review of quinoa, this book includes four sections covering the history of the crop, phylogeny and systematics, botany and agrotechnology, and the qualitative aspects, economics and marketing of quinoa, making it a vital resource for students and researchers of crop science.

Covering all aspects of botany, production and uses, this book presents a broad discussion of the most important topics for potato researchers and professionals. It assesses the latest research on plant growth; water use and seed production; covers all aspects of pest management; reviews postharvest issues; and nutritional value and flavour.

This book is a comprehensive and up-to-date resource covering the botany, production and uses of limes. It contains detailed information on: breeding, genetics and biodiversity; orchard establishment, management and precision agriculture; pests and diseases; harvesting and postharvest; and traditional and commercial uses of limes.

Global papaya production has increased significantly over the last few years, mainly as a result of increased production in India. This is the first comprehensive book authored by an international team of experts at the forefront of research and covers botany, biotechnology, production, postharvest physiology and processing.

A vital resource including coverage of taxonomy and production statistics, plant materials, apple physiology, orchard and tree management, crop protection (including organic production), harvesting and handling and utilization.

Pomegranate cultivation is increasing considerably worldwide for fresh consumption, juice production and medicinal purposes. This is the first comprehensive book by an international team of experts at the forefront of research and provides insights and experiences covering botany, production, processing, health and industrial uses of the fruit.

Guava is considered a minor tropical fruit (together with lychee, longan, durian etc.), although is the largest in terms of output. This is the first comprehensive book authored by an international team of experts, and covers botany, biotechnology, propagation, production, pests and diseases, postharvest, and processing.

Dioscorea species, commonly known as yam, are tuberous plants which constitute a major staple food in many parts of Africa, Southeast Asia and the South Pacific. This book covers botany, taxonomy, composition and uses, cultivation, production, diseases and pests, and storage.

This book provides a comprehensive review of fig growing from a scientific and horticultural perspective, covering botany, production, processing, health, and industrial uses.

Due to its increasing popularity as a plant-based meat alternative, jackfruit is being introduced in more countries, such as the USA and Mexico that have the climate to support it. This book reviews the current state of knowledge concerning the growing and cultivation, production technology, postharvest management and processing of jackfruit.

"A comprehensive and authoritative reference text on kiwifruit; their history, plant material, culture, vine physiology, pest and disease control, and fruit utilisation. Particular attention is given to recent threats and opportunities, e.g. climate change, the disease Pseudomonas syringae pv. actninidiae, new genetics, new growing areas and technology advances"--