Introduction to Fruit Crops

Introduction to Fruit Crops is a comprehensive, easy-to-use illustrated reference that provides essential facts on the world's top fruit crops. Each fruit is clearly reviewed through its taxonomy, origin, history of cultivation, production, botanical description, optimum soil and climate, harvesting, and postharvest handling. This introductory textbook includes detailed references and reading lists and is perfect for university libraries, plant science teachers and students, and avid gardeners.