The Encyclopedia of Fruit & Nuts

• Other Authors: Janick, Jules 1931- (edited), Paull, Robert E. (edited)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Wallingford, U.K. CABI International 2008
• Subjects: Tropical fruit > Encyclopedias > Varieties; Tropical nuts > Varieties > Encyclopedias
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• Physical Description: xviii, 954 pages, 18 pages of plates illustrations (some colour) 29 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index
• ISBN: 0851996388; 9780851996387

"This reference work provides comprehensive coverage of botanical and horticultural information on temperate, subtropical, and tropical fruit and nuts of economic significance. Coverage is also given to palms, cacti, and common fruit, often thought of as vegetable crops." "Containing almost 300 entries, topics covered include history and origins, ecology, breeding and genetics, distribution, uses, and nutritional composition. Arranged alphabetically by family and species, each entry is followed by a selected bibliography to aid further reading on the topic. Entries are illustrated with figures, tables, and graphs, as well as colour photographs accompanying the major fruit crops."--Jacket