Cucurbits

Synopsis

Completely updated with new content and full-colour figures throughout, the second edition of this successful book continues to provide complete coverage relating to the production of cucurbits, including cucumbers, gourds, muskmelons, pumpkins, squashes and watermelons. These crops are grown worldwide and represent one of the largest and most important groups of horticultural food plants. This second edition of Cucurbits provides up-to-date, succinct and authoritative knowledge on this variety of crops and reflects on significant advances in the areas of production, breeding and evolution.

This new edition:
- Contains new chapters on abiotic stresses and cucurbits for health
- Includes major updates in research on the evolution, movement and distribution of species
- Explores new genetic resources and breeding advancements
- Delivers current information on methods of improving yield (e.g. grafting) and the management and resistance for pests and diseases
- Has an updated list of the most recent taxonomic names

This book represents a current and comprehensive guide to cucurbits, is highly illustrated and written in an accessible style. It is an essential resource for students, growers and researchers.

Book details

Edition:

2

Series:

Crop Production Science in Horticulture

Author:

Todd C Wehner, Rachel P. Naegele, James R. Myers, Narinder P Dhillon, Kevin Crosby

ISBN:

9781786392930

Related ISBNs:

9781786392916

Publisher:

CABI

Pages:

240

Reading age:

Not specified

Includes images:

Yes

Date of addition:

2021-05-20

Usage restrictions:

Copyright

Copyright date:

2020

Copyright by:

CAB International 

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Categories:

Nonfiction, Science