图书简介

Contributors ix Dedication: Theodore DeJong xi Ian Warrington 1. Molecular Physiology of Fruit Growth in Apple 1 Anish Malladi I. Introduction 2 II. Morphology and Anatomy of the Apple Fruit 2 III. Flower Growth Before Bloom 5 IV. Fruit Set 7 V. Fruit Growth 9 VI. Conclusions 31 Literature Cited 33 2. Mechanosensing of Plants 43 Marc?Andre Sparke and Jens?Norbert Wunsche I. Introduction 44 II. Thigmomorphogenesis 47 III. Natural and Artificial Induction of Thigmo Responses 48 IV. Morphological Plant Responses 50 V. Physiological Plant Responses - Cellular Signaling 57 VI. Molecular Aspects 69 VII. Application Strategies in Horticulture 70 VIII. Conclusions 72 Literature Cited 73 3. Microgreens: Definitions, Product Types, and Production Practices 85 Sven Verlinden I. Introduction 86 II. History of Immature Leafy Vegetables 92 III. Seedling Development in Other Crops - Growth and Development of Seedlings 94 IV. Production Strategies 96 V. Nutritional Value 104 VI. Microbiological Safety and Postharvest Biology and Technology 114 VII. Sensory Attributes and Qualities 117 VIII. Health Effects 117 IX. Future of Microgreens 118 Literature Cited 119 4. The Durian: Botany, Horticulture, and Utilization 125 Saichol Ketsa, Apinya Wisutiamonkul, Yossapol Palapol, and Robert E. Paull I. Introduction 127 II. Botany 140 III. Cultural Practices 149 IV. Chemical Composition and Nutritional Value 173 V. Postharvest Physiology 177 VI. Harvesting and Postharvest Handling 184 VII. Utilization 192 VIII. Conclusions 195 Literature Cited 195 5. The genus Cupressus L.: Mythology to Biotechnology with Emphasis on Mediterranean Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens L.) 213 Homayoun Farahmand I. Introduction 215 II. Cupressaceae (Geographical Distribution and Horticultural Importance) 215 III. The Genus Cupressus 216 IV. The Role of Mediterranean Cypress in Persian Gardens 249 V. Medicinal Values 252 VI. Breeding and Genetic Improvement 254 VII. Abiotic and Biotic Challenges 256 VIII. Conservation of Genetic Resources 261 IX. Conventional Propagation and Micropropagation 263 X. Biotechnology 265 XI. Conclusions 267 Literature Cited 268 6. Taxonomy and Botany of the Caricaceae 289 V.M. Badillo and Freddy Leal I. Introduction 290 II. History of the Papaya and Other Caricaceae 291 III. Taxonomic History 291 IV. New Proposals for the Taxonomy of Caricaceae 295 V. Botany of the Family and the Genera 297 VI. Concluding Comments 319 Literature Cited 320 7. Entomopathogens: Potential to Control Thrips in Avocado, with Special Reference to Beauveria bassiana 325 Gracian T. Bara and Mark D. Laing I. Introduction 326 II. Commercial Production in South Africa 328 III. Requirements for Export and Local Quality 329 IV. Economics of Avocado Production 329 V. Pests and Diseases of Avocado 330 VI. Thrips of Avocado 330 VII. Management of Thrips 333 VIII. Entomopathogens 336 IX. Conclusions 356 Literature Cited 357 Subject Index 369 Cumulative Subject Index 372 Cumulative Contributor Index 406

Trade Policy 买家须知