Tropical Fruits (Applied Linguistics in Action)

Language: English

Published by Wiley-Blackwell, 1991

0582404096 / 9780582404090

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335 pages. This most comprehensive text discusses the present state and economic importa nce of tropical fruit growing. This edition not only includes more recent inform ation on the major export fruits, citrus, banana and pineapple, but also a much extended section on minor fruit crops which are becoming of greater importance i n export markets. Editorial Reviews From the Inside Flap Reprinted due to cont inuing demand, the second edition of this highly regarded book draws on the auth or's lifetime experience in tropical fruit husbandry, providing a comprehensive book covering all major aspects of tropical fruits. Tropical Fruits begins with a discussion of the state and economic importance of tropical fruit growing. Su bsequent chapters then consider such aspects as environment, botany, cultural op erations, crop protection and harvesting. The remainder of the book deals with s pecific crops, Citrus, banana and plantain, pineapple, mango, avocado and papaya are each fully discussed in separate chapters. Minor crops such as guava, sours op, nuts, figs and grapes are covered in a final chapter. Special attention is a lso given to crops that have more recently received wider international attentio n, including feijoa, kiwi, passion fruit and litchi. Tropical Fruits is an esse ntial reference for anyone working with these commercially important crops, incl uding agricultural scientists, botanists and food scientists and technologists. Libraries in food companies, fruit wholesalers and in all universities and resea rch establishments where agricultural sciences, plant sciences and food science and technology are studies and taught should have copies of this important landm ark publication on their shelves. From the Back Cover Reprinted due to continu.

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Title
Tropical Fruits (Applied Linguistics in Action)
Author
J. A. Samson
Publisher
Wiley-Blackwell
Publication year
1991
Condition
Very Good
Binding
Hardcover
Language
English
ISBN 10
0582404096
ISBN 13
9780582404090
Edition
Second edition.
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14.6cm x 2.3cm x 22.5cm
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