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Genetic Improvement of Vegetable Crops
Elsevier Science 1993; US$ 255.00Genetic improvement has played a vital role in enhancing the yield potential of vegetable crops. There are numerous vegetable crops grown worldwide and variable degrees of research on genetics, breeding and biotechnology have been conducted on these crops. This book brings together the results of such research on crops grouped as alliums, crucifers,... more...
Chicago Gardens
University of Chicago Press 2008; US$ 21.00Once maligned as a swampy outpost, the fledgling city of Chicago brazenly adopted the motto Urbs in Horto or City in a Garden, in 1837. Chicago Gardens shows how this upstart town earned its sobriquet over the next century, from the first vegetable plots at Fort Dearborn to innovative garden designs at the 1933 World’s Fair. ... more...
The Biology of Apples and Pears
Cambridge University Press 2003; US$ 84.00Biology of Apples and Pears is a comprehensive reference book on all aspects of pomology at the organ, tree and orchard level for researchers, students, fruit farmers and technical advisors. It describes the production of fruit with regard to key commercial factors, and under both temperate and tropical environmental conditions. more...
Seed Storage of Horticultural Crops
Haworth Press 2001; US$ 89.95This unique compendium gathers information from a wealth of scientific research and presents it in an easy-to-use format. Seed Storage of Horticultural Crops begins with a section on seed morphology and physiology. In subsequent sections, detailed information is provided for storage of the seeds of fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants from tropical,... more...
Encyclopedic Dictionary of Plant Breeding and Related Subjects
Haworth Press 2003; US$ 89.95The Encyclopedic Dictionary of Plant Breeding and Related Subjects is the first comprehensive book that contains clear and useful definitions of the terms associated with plant breeding and related scientific/technological disciplines. This well-organized guide defines all of the jargon surrounding this ever-evolving topic and provides helpful tables,... more...
Ecological Management of Agricultural Weeds
Cambridge University Press 2001; US$ 89.00Presents principles and practices for ecologically based weed management in a wide range of temperate and tropical farming systems. Special attention is given to the evolutionary challenges that weeds pose and the roles that farmers can play in the development of new weed management strategies. more...
Principles of Horticulture
Taylor and Francis 2004; US$ 36.95Principles of Horticulture is an excellent introduction to a wide range of aspects of commercial and leisure horticulture. Written in a highly accessible and readable style, this book has already proved invaluable to a broad selection of readers, particularly students on horticulture courses and keen amateur gardeners. It also provides a handy basic... more...
Fungal Disease Resistance in Plants
Haworth Press 2004; US$ 59.95Fungal Disease Resistance in Plants: Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, and Genetic Engineering presents the latest developments in crop protection from fungal infection. Leading experts in botany, plant breeding, and plant pathology contribute their knowledge to help reduce and possibly prevent new outbreaks of devastating crop epidemics. With exciting... more...
Nut Grower's Guide
Landlinks Press 2005; US$ 44.95Grow tree nuts for profit or lifestyle ? on your farm or in your back yard. more...









