Description |
xvi, 445 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of color plates : illustrations, map, portrait ; 24 cm |
Series |
Crop production science in horticulture ; 7 |
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Crop production science in horticulture ; 7
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Contents |
1. The Tropics and Its Soils -- 2. Cultivation and Postharvest Handling -- 3. Annonas -- 4. Avocado -- 5. Banana -- 6. Carambola -- 7. Guava -- 8. Litchi, Longan and Rambutan -- 9. Mango -- 10. Papaya -- 11. Passion-Fruit -- 12. Pineapple -- 13. Other Asian Tropical Fruit -- 14. Other American Tropical Fruit |
Summary |
Provides a broad survey of all aspects of fruit production and usage. This work begins by defining the climate and soils of the tropics and outlining the principles of cultivation and postharvest handling. An examination of each fruit then follows |
Analysis |
cultivation postharvest handling |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 401-431) and index |
Subject |
Tropical fruit.
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Author |
Paull, Robert E.
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C.A.B. International.
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LC no. |
97044048 |
ISBN |
0851992544 (alk. paper) |
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