Lettuce, Endive and Chicory

Name: Lettuce, Endive and Chicory
Brand: CABI Publishing
SKU: 9780851992853
Price: 9800 KES
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ISBN: 9780851992853

by Edward Ryder

Book Details

Format Paperback / softback

Book Series Crop Production Science in Horticulture

ISBN-10 0851992854

ISBN-13 9780851992853

Publisher CABI Publishing

Imprint CABI Publishing

Country of Manufacture GB

Country of Publication GB

Publication Date Feb 1st, 1999

Print length 224 Pages

Weight 332 grams

Dimensions 22.80 x 15.60 x 1.30 cms

Product Classification: Agriculture & related industries Agriculture, agribusiness and food production industries Agronomy & crop production Agronomy and crop production Gardening: fruit and vegetables Gardening: growing fruit & vegetables

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This volume opens with a review of world production data, crop uses, botany, taxonomy and evolution. It then describes the genetics and breeding of the crop. Physiological aspects are then discussed. Production methods worldwide are reviewed, before consideration of harvesting and seeds, pests and diseases, and economics and marketing.

In common with other titles in this series, this volume describes the scientific principles that are the bases of crop production practices. This volume focuses on the leafy salad vegetables lettuce, endive and chicory. It opens with a review of world production data, crop uses, botany, taxonomy and evolution. It then describes the genetics and breeding of the crop, including cultivar development and germplasm resources. Physiological aspects, such as germination, growth and development, are then discussed. Production methods worldwide, including growing under cover in protected environments, are reviewed, before consideration of harvesting and seeds, pests and diseases, and economics and marketing. The book is written by one of the world’s leading authorities on the subject and will be indispensable for advanced students and growers in horticulture.

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