Raspberry production and consumption is increasing steadily worldwide, and the potential health benefits of the fruit are becoming more widely known. Providing an international overview of the modern raspberry industry, this book covers North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. It discusses all aspects of raspberry growing, including plant growth and development, cultivar description and selection, site selection and preparation (including soil and drainage), climate, pest control, irrigation, shipping, economics, harvesting and the marketing of the final product. Much of this publication covers research based information, including hundreds of references and nearly eighty full colour plates.Taking a global perspective, this book provides a comprehensive yet concise reference for all horticulture students, raspberry growers, producers and fruit industry personnel looking for the latest information in raspberry production.
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Raspberries
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Table of contents
- Cover Page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Contents
- Contributors
- Preface
- Dedication
- Acknowledgments
- Conversion Factors for Weights and Measures
- 1 Raspberries
- 2 Growth and Development
- 3 Climatic Requirements
- 4 Site Selection
- 5 Cultivar Development and Selection
- 6 Nursery Production of Plants
- 7 Propagation
- 8 Site Preparation, Soil Management and Planting
- 9 Soil and Water Management
- 10 Pruning and Training
- 11 Pest and Disease Management
- 12 Crop Production
- 13 Postharvest Physiology and Storage of Raspberries
- 14 Marketing of Raspberries
- 15 Raspberry Farm Management and Economics
- 16 World Raspberry Production and Marketing: Industry Changes and Trends from 1960 to 2010
- Appendix 1: Windbreaks
- Appendix 2: Fertigation Systems, Calibration, Drip Irrigation and Fertigation
- Glossary 1: Biological Terms
- Glossary 2: Business Terms
- Index
- Footnote
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