Horticultural Reviews, Volume 39 [#441545]

Horticultural Reviews, Volume 39 By
2012 | 466 Pages | ISBN: 1118096789 | PDF | 3 MB
Horticultural Reviews presents state-of-the-art reviews on topics in horticultural science and technology covering both basic and applied research. Topics covered include the horticulture of fruits, vegetables, nut crops, and ornamentals. These review articles, written by world authorities, bridge the gap between the specialized researcher and the broader community of horticultural scientists and teachers. Content: Chapter 1 Frankincense, Myrrh, and Balm of Gilead: Ancient Spices of Southern Arabia and Judea (pages 1-76): Shimshon Ben?Yehoshua, Carole Borowitz and Lumir Ondrej HanusChapter 2 Advances in the Biology and Management of Monosporascus Vine Decline and Wilt of Melons and Other Cucurbits (pages 77-120): Roni Cohen, Shimon Pivonia, Kevin M. Crosby and Ray D. MartynChapter 3 Ornamental Grasses in the United States (pages 121-152): Mary Hockenberry MeyerChapter 4 Mediterranean Stone Pine: Botany and Horticulture (pages 153-201): Sven Mutke, Rafael Calama, Santiago C. Gonzalez?Martinez, Gregorio Montero, F. Javier Gordo, David Bono and Luis GilChapter 5 Pointed Gourd: Botany and Horticulture (pages 203-238): Sanjeev Kumar and B. D. SinghChapter 6 Physiology and Functions of Fruit Pigments: An Ecological and Horticultural Perspective (pages 239-271): Willem J. SteynChapter 7 Ginger: Botany and Horticulture (pages 273-388): V. A. Parthasarathy, V. Srinivasan, R. R. Nair, T. John Zachariah, A. Kumar and D. PrasathChapter 8 Annatto: Botany and Horticulture (pages 389-419): Freddy Leal and Claret Michelangeli de Clavijo