Horticultural Reviews presents state-of-the-art reviews on topics in horticultural science and technology covering both basic and applied research. Topics covered include the horticulture of fruits, vegetables, nut crops, and ornamentals. These review articles, written by world authorities, bridge the gap between the specialized researcher and the broader community of horticultural scientists and teachers.
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Dedication: John Reuben Clark xiii
1. Postharvest Biology and Technology of Cut Flowers and Potted Plants 1
2. Water Relations of Cut Flowers: An Update 55
3. Factors Involved in Fruit Calcium Deficiency Disorders 107
4. Rhubarb: Botany, Horticulture, and Genetic Resources 147
5. Ancient Dates and their Potential Use in Breeding 183
6. The Cucurbits and Nightshades of Renaissance England: John Gerard and William Shakespeare 215
7. Greenhouse Cover Technology 259
About the Author
Jules Janick is the James Troop Distinguished Professor of Horticulture at Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN, USA.
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