| The Encyclopedia of Fruit & Nuts Contributor(s): Janick, Jules (Author), Paull, Robert E. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0851996388 ISBN-13: 9780851996387 Publisher: Cabi OUR PRICE: $483.46 Product Type: Hardcover Published: March 2008 Annotation: Ever wanted to know the genus name for a coconut? Intended for all your research needs, this encyclopedia is a comprehensive collection of information on temperate and tropical fruit and nut crops. Entries are grouped alphabetically by family and then by species, making it easy to find the information you need. Coverage includes palms and cacti as well as vegetable fruits of Solanaceae and Curcurbitacea. This book not only deals with the horticulture of the fruit and nut crops but also discusses the botany, making it a useful tool for anyone from scientists to gardeners and fruit hobbyists. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Technology & Engineering | Agriculture - Agronomy - Crop Science - Science | Life Sciences - Horticulture - Science | Life Sciences - Botany |
| Dewey: 634.603 |
| LCCN: 2006027763 |
| Physical Information: 1.75" H x 8.8" W x 11.05" (6.58 lbs) 800 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Ever wanted to know the genus name for a coconut? Intended for all your research needs, this encyclopedia is a comprehensive collection of information on temperate and tropical fruit and nut crops. Entries are grouped alphabetically by family and then by species, making it easy to find the information you need. Coverage includes palms and cacti as well as vegetable fruits of Solanaceae and Curcurbitacea. This book not only deals with the horticulture of the fruit and nut crops but also discusses the botany, making it a useful tool for anyone from scientists to gardeners and fruit hobbyists. |
Contributor Bio(s): Paull, Robert E.: - Robert E. Paull graduated from the University of Sydney with a BS in Agronomy, was involved in cotton production research before going to the University of California in Berkeley for a PhD in plant physiology. He returned to Australia and carried out research on chilling injury of tropical plants before his appointment to the University of Hawaii to teach and do research on postharvest physiology and handling. He teaches plant physiology and provides guest lectures on postharvest physiology and handling in applied courses. His research focuses on the adaptation and application of technology to the improvement of postharvest handling in a integrated and systematic way. This research has lead to more than 100 peer-reviewed publications and over 80 extension type articles. He is co-author on three books and has co-edited five including The Encyclopedia of Fruits and Nuts, published by CABI with Dr. Jules Janick. |
