The Biology of Citrus

Pinhas Spiegel-Roy; Eliezer E. Goldschmidt

doi:10.1017/CBO9780511600548

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

‘This work is of notable interest, based on the most up-to-date scientific and technical knowledge, which is undoubtedly useful for scholars of the subject and, in particular, for undergraduates as well as for students in advanced courses specialising in citriculture and horticulture.’

P. L. Pisdani Source: Advances in Horticultural Science

‘ … the best general source of information on citrus available at this time for anyone working with citrus.’

Heinz K. Watscher Source: Hortscience

‘ … ideal as an essential reference work for students and citrus specialists.’

Source: Fruits

‘Biology of Citrus is easily read and highly recommended.’

Patricia Broadbent Source: Annals of Botany

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Frontmatter
pp i-vi

Contents
pp vii-viii

Preface
pp ix-ix

Acknowledgements
pp x-x

Introduction
pp 1-3

1 - History and growing of citrus
pp 4-18

2 - Citrus and its relatives
pp 19-46

3 - The vegetative Citrus tree: development and function
pp 47-69

4 - Reproductive physiology: flowering and fruiting
pp 70-125

5 - Aspects of cultivated citrus
pp 126-184

6 - Genetic improvement in citrus
pp 185-220

Index
pp 221-230

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