Kiwifruit
Botany, Production and Uses
- 408 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
Kiwifruit is one of the few fruit crops that has been successfully introduced to the marketplace and for which commercial production in several countries has expanded rapidly over the last 50 years. Kiwifruit science and production has advanced significantly during this time, with multiple new green-, yellow- and red-fleshed cultivars being commercialized while moving into the era of genomics, sustainability, digital technology and automation. This book reviews the scientific and technical information published on kiwifruit, their biology and management. It provides a comprehensive reference on kiwifruit, including their history, genetic material, culture, physiology, pest and disease control, and fruit consumption. Particular attention is given to recent threats and opportunities, including environmental issues, the disease Pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidiae, new genetics, new growing areas and technology advances. Contributions from a wide range of international specialists ensure coverage of key aspects of kiwifruit and their culture in different environments.Of particular interest to academic researchers in horticulture, the book is also suitable for a wider audience including extension personnel, growers, consultants, and professional and technical staff associated with the kiwifruit industry.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Contents
- List of Contributors
- Foreword
- Acknowledgements
- List of Actinidia taxa mentioned
- List of kiwifruit cultivars
- 1 History of Kiwifruit: Evolution of a Global Crop
- 2 Global Industry and Markets
- 3 Biology of the Genus Actinidia
- 4 Fruiting Cultivars
- 5 Male Cultivars
- 6 Kiwifruit Rootstocks
- 7 Kiwiberry
- 8 Propagation of Kiwifruit Plants
- 9 Genetic Improvement, Kiwifruit Genome and Dioecy
- 10 Soil, Climate and Site Selection
- 11 Vine Nutrition and Water Requirements
- 12 Vine Management Systems
- 13 Kiwifruit Pollination
- 14 Axillary Bud, Shoot and Flower Development
- 15 Vine Canopy and Root Physiology
- 16 Fruit Development: Growth, Maturation and Ripening
- 17 Vine and Fruit Diseases
- 18 The Bacterial Canker of Kiwifruit Caused by Pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidiae
- 19 Pests and Their Management
- 20 Postharvest: Fresh Fruit Harvest, Storage and Supply
- 21 Consumer Research into Fresh Kiwifruit: Fruit Quality, Consumer Methods and Future Trends
- 22 Kiwifruit: Future Potential, Risks and New Directions
- Index
- Back Cover