Fruit Breeding, Tree and Tropical Fruits

by James N. Moore

This is the first volume in a three volume comprehensive reference work 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, and disease resistance. Volume 1 deals with tree fruits: Apples, Apricots,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 047131014X
• ISBN13: 9780471310143
• Release Date: April 1996
• Publisher: Wiley
• Length: 632 Pages
• Weight: 2.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.4" x 9.5"