"This book, the first of a three-volume set, presents aspects of the science, management, and technologies involved in production of the major horticultural crops worldwide. ... All chapters are detailed, well illustrated, and well referenced and effectively highlight key concerns. ... anyone interested in understanding current challenges production horticulture faces and where the future may lie, this book is recommended. Summing Up: Recommended. Upper-division undergraduates, graduate students, researchers/faculty, and professionals/practitioners." (D. D. Archbold, Choice, Vol. 53 (1), September, 2015)

• 1. Introduction.- 2. Science Drives Horticulture’s Progress and Profit.- 3. Vegetable Crops: Linking Production, Breeding and Marketing.- 4. Temperate Fruit Species.- 5. Tropical and Subtropical Fruits.- 6. Citrus Production.- 7. Viticulture and Wine Science.- 8. Plantation Crops.- 9. Berry Crops.- 10. Protected Crops.- 11. The Role of Ornamentals in Human Life.- 12. New Ornamental Plants for Horticulture.- 13. Postharvest Care and the Treatment of Fruits and Vegetables.- 14. Designing New Supply Chain Networks: Tomato and Mango Case Studies.- 15. Environmental Impact of Production Horticulture.- Index.

"This book, the first of a three-volume set, presents aspects of the science, management, and technologies involved in production of the major horticultural crops worldwide. ... All chapters are detailed, well illustrated, and well referenced and effectively highlight key concerns. ... anyone interested in understanding current challenges production horticulture faces and where the future may lie, this book is recommended. Summing Up: Recommended. Upper-division undergraduates, graduate students, researchers/faculty, and professionals/practitioners." (D. D. Archbold, Choice, Vol. 53 (1), September, 2015)

• 1. Introduction.- 2. Science Drives Horticulture’s Progress and Profit.- 3. Vegetable Crops: Linking Production, Breeding and Marketing.- 4. Temperate Fruit Species.- 5. Tropical and Subtropical Fruits.- 6. Citrus Production.- 7. Viticulture and Wine Science.- 8. Plantation Crops.- 9. Berry Crops.- 10. Protected Crops.- 11. The Role of Ornamentals in Human Life.- 12. New Ornamental Plants for Horticulture.- 13. Postharvest Care and the Treatment of Fruits and Vegetables.- 14. Designing New Supply Chain Networks: Tomato and Mango Case Studies.- 15. Environmental Impact of Production Horticulture.- Index.

"This book, the first of a three-volume set, presents aspects of the science, management, and technologies involved in production of the major horticultural crops worldwide. ... All chapters are detailed, well illustrated, and well referenced and effectively highlight key concerns. ... anyone interested in understanding current challenges production horticulture faces and where the future may lie, this book is recommended. Summing Up: Recommended. Upper-division undergraduates, graduate students, researchers/faculty, and professionals/practitioners." (D. D. Archbold, Choice, Vol. 53 (1), September, 2015)

• 1. Introduction.- 2. Science Drives Horticulture’s Progress and Profit.- 3. Vegetable Crops: Linking Production, Breeding and Marketing.- 4. Temperate Fruit Species.- 5. Tropical and Subtropical Fruits.- 6. Citrus Production.- 7. Viticulture and Wine Science.- 8. Plantation Crops.- 9. Berry Crops.- 10. Protected Crops.- 11. The Role of Ornamentals in Human Life.- 12. New Ornamental Plants for Horticulture.- 13. Postharvest Care and the Treatment of Fruits and Vegetables.- 14. Designing New Supply Chain Networks: Tomato and Mango Case Studies.- 15. Environmental Impact of Production Horticulture.- Index.