Biology of citrus

摘要: Biology of Citrus provides a concise and comprehensive discussion all major developmental, genetic horticultural aspects citriculture in an easily readable text. The book deals with the history, distribution climatic adaptation crop, followed by taxonomy systematics, including classification edible citrus species. Subsequent chapters cover tree structure function, reproductive physiology, flowering, fruiting, productivity, ripening, post-harvest fruit constituents. main cultivated citrus, such as rootstocks, irrigation, pests, viruses diseases are dealt with, leading to concluding chapter that considers improvement, use tissue culture plant biotechnology. includes many specially produced original illustrations extensive reading lists will make it invaluable for students specialists.