Tropical Fruits, Volume 2

Volume 2 of this revised edition of "Tropical Fruits" examines the more specialist tropical fruits such as guava, durian, mangosteen, passion fruits and palm fruits. With growing interest in the cultivation, production, study, sales and marketability of these specialist fruits, this is a timely and informative book. Topics like botany, soil and climate requirements, cultivar development, world production and harvesting and postharvest handling are covered in-depth for each crop. This practical and accessible book is an ideal text for horticulture academics, researchers, extension workers, students, breeders, growers and policy makers.Author: Robert E Paull,author,Odilio Duarte,author Contributors: Robert E Paull,author,Odilio Duarte,author Binding: paperback Number Of Pages: 376 Publication Date: Release Date: Languages: English,Published,English,Original Language,Englis Format: Illustrated Edition: 2nd Revised edition Published/Release Date: 1 Nov 2012 Format: Paperback / softback Publisher/Studio/Brand: CABI Publishing Author/Director/Artist: Robert E Paull Dimension (cm): 234x156x22 mm Package Dimension (cm): 22x233x158 mm Item Weight (g): 748 Package Weight (g): 732