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Blueberries. Crop Production Science in Horticulture 21
Author(s): Jorge B. Retamales (Author), James F. Hancock (Author)
- Publisher: Cabi
- Publication Date: Aug. 15 2018
- Language: English
- Print length: 336 pages
- ISBN-10: 1845938267
- ISBN-13: 9781845938260
Book Description
Blueberry cultivation has increased dramatically as production has shifted into new regions. Blueberries are now widely available as food and also processed to be used in medicine and pharmaceuticals for their antioxidant properties. This practical book covers the major topics of interest to blueberry breeders and researchers including botany, physiology, nutrition, growth regulation, photosynthesis, environment, weeds, pests, diseases and post-harvest management. The main focus is on the most important cultivated species, the highbush blueberry, although information on other blueberries and related species is also provided.
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About the Author
(with Rebecca Grumet, Karim Maredia and Cholani Weebadde). He has lectured and consulted on blueberry growing and breeding in Chile, China, France, Germany, Great Britain, Latvia, Mexico Poland, Spain, Portugal and Scotland. Most notably he had a six month stay at the Universidad de Talca in 1992 on a Fulbright Fellowship to study and lecture on small fruits. He has guided the programs of about 20 graduate students and 3 post-doctoral Fellows.
Jorge B. Retamales is at the Universidad de Talca, Chile.
