Horticultural Reviews presents state-of-the-art reviews on topics in horticultural science and technology covering both basic and applied research. Topics covered include the horticulture of fruits, vegetables, nut crops, and ornamentals. These review articles, written by world authorities, bridge the gap between the specialized researcher and the broader community of horticultural scientists and teachers.
Contributors
Dedication: Theodore (Ted) DeJong
Ian J. Warrington
1 Molecular Physiology of Fruit Growth in Apple
Anish Malladi
I. Introduction
II. Morphology and Anatomy of the Apple Fruit
III. Flower Growth Before Bloom
IV. Fruit Set
V. Fruit Growth
VI. Conclusions
Literature Cited
2. Mechanosensing of Plants
Marc-Andre Sparke and Jens-Norbert Wunsche
I. Introduction
II. Thigmomorphogenesis
III. Natural and Artificial Induction of Thigmo Responses
IV. Morphological Plant Responses
V. Physiological Plant Responses - Cellular Signalling
VI. Molecular Aspects
VII. Application Strategies in Horticulture
VIII.Conclusions
Literature Cited
3. Microgreens: Definitions, Product Types and Production Practices
Sven Verlinden
I. Introduction
II. History of Immature Leafy Vegetables
III. Seedling Development in Other Crops - Growth and Development of Seedlings
IV. Production Strategies
V. Nutritional Value
VI. Microbiological Safety and Postharvest Biology and Technology
VII. Sensory Attributes and Qualities
VIII. Health Effects
IX. Future of Microgreens
Literature Cited
4. The Durian: Botany, Horticulture and Utilization
Saichol Ketsa, Apinya Wisutiamonkul, Yossapol Palapol and Robert E. Paull
I. Introduction
II. Botany
III. Cultural Practices
IV. Chemical Composition and Nutritional Value
V. Postharvest Physiology
VI. Harvesting and Postharvest Handling
VII. Utilization
VIII. Conclusions
Literature Cited
5. The genus Cupressus L.: Mythology to Biotechnology with Emphasis on Mediterranean Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens L.)
Homayoun Farahmand
I. Introduction
II. Cupressaceae (Geographical Distribution and Horticultural Importance)
III. The Genus Cupressus
IV. The Role of Mediterranean Cypress in Persian Gardens
V. Medicinal Values
VI. Breeding and Genetic Improvement
VII. Abiotic and Biotic Challenges
VIII. Conservation of Genetic Resources
IX. Conventional Propagation and Micropropagation
X. Biotechnology
XI. Conclusions
Literature Cited
6. Taxonomy and Botany of the Caricaceae
V.M. Badillo and Freddy Leal
I. Introduction
II. History of the Papaya and Other Caricaceae
III. Taxonomic History
IV. New Proposals for the Taxonomy of Caricaceae
V. Botany of the Family and the Genera
Concluding Comments
7. Entomopathogens: Potential to Control Thrips in Avocado, with Special Reference to Beauveria bassiana
Gracian T. Bara and Mark D. Laing
I. Introduction
II. Commercial Production in South Africa
III. Requirements for Export and Local Quality
IV. Economics of Avocado Production
V. Pests and Diseases of Avocado
VI. Thrips of Avocado
VII. Management of Thrips
VIII. Entomopathogens
IX. Conclusions
Literature Cited
Subject Index
Cumulative Subject Index
Cumulative Contributor Index
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