edited by Jules Janick
and James N. Moore

This is the first volume in the Fruit Breeding • 3 Volume Reference Set presenting detailed information on the breeding of horticultural crops.

In a systematic way, the work presents:

• the history and commercial importance of each fruit
• the origin and early development of cultivation
• regional characteristics
• breeding objectives
• fruit characteristics such as color and shape
• disease resistance

Contents

1. Apples
2. Apricots
3. Avocados
4. Bananas and Plantains
5. Cherries
6. Citrus
7. Peaches
8. Pears
9. Pineapple
10. Plums

Index

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