This new edition of a successful, practical book provides a comprehensive and accessible overview of all aspects of the production of the tomato crop, within the context of the global tomato industry. Tomatoes are one of the most important horticultural crops in both temperate and tropical regions and this book explores our current knowledge of the scientific principles underlying their biology and production. Tomatoes 2nd Edition covers genetics and breeding, developmental processes, crop growth and yield, fruit ripening and quality, irrigation and fertilisation, crop protection, production in the open field, greenhouse production, and postharvest biology and handling. It has been updated to: reflect advances in the field, such as developments in molecular plant breeding, crop and product physiology, and production systems. include a new chapter on organic tomato production. present photos in full colour throughout. Authored by an international team of experts, this book is essential for growers, extension workers, industry personnel, and horticulture students and lecturers.

Tomatoes are one of the most important horticultural crops in both temperate and tropical regions of the world, grown in vast quantities for raw consumption, cooking and drinks. This new edition describes the scientific principles underlying the biology and production of tomatoes, covering genetics and breeding, crop growth and yield, irrigation and fertilization, fruit ripening and quality, and postharvest biology and handling. It provides a comprehensive and practical overview of tomato production. Authored by worldwide experts and updated throughout, this book also includes a new chapter on organic tomato production, discussing both greenhouse and open field techniques.

This new edition of a successful, practical book provides a comprehensive and accessible overview of all aspects of the production of the tomato crop, within the context of the global tomato industry. Tomatoes are one of the most important horticultural crops in both temperate and tropical regions and this book explores our current knowledge of the scientific principles underlying their biology and production. Tomatoes 2nd Edition covers genetics and breeding, developmental processes, crop growth and yield, fruit ripening and quality, irrigation and fertilisation, crop protection, production in the open field, greenhouse production, and postharvest biology and handling. It has been updated to: reflect advances in the field, such as developments in molecular plant breeding, crop and product physiology, and production systems. include a new chapter on organic tomato production. present photos in full colour throughout. Authored by an international team of experts, this book is essential for growers, extension workers, industry personnel, and horticulture students and lecturers.

Chrysanthemum is one of the leading cut flowers and potted ornamental plants in the international flower market in both temperate and sub-tropical regions. This book provides a comprehensive exploration of the scientific principles underlying chrysanthemum genetics, breeding, physiology, and production. The book consists of 6 Sections: (A) Global Chrysanthemum Industry; (B) Genetics, Breeding, and Biotechnology; (C) Crop Physiology, Cultivation, and Modelling; (D) Pests and Diseases, and their Management; (E) Post-harvest Management and Value-addition; (F) Festivals and Landscape Gardening of Chrysanthemum. It provides comprehensive and accessible information on all aspects of the chrysanthemum crop. This book presents in-depth knowledge, supported by photographs and illustrations throughout, to enhance understanding. Authored by an international team of experts from Asia (India, China, Japan), Europe (Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Portugal), and the USA, this book serves as an essential reference for horticulture students, researchers, extension workers, industry professionals, chrysanthemum breeders, and commercial growers.

'Greenhouse horticulture' is an easy-to-read textbook for all those interested in protected cultivation, from university students and teachers to professional advisers in the field and managers of horticultural companies.This book provides an integrated approach to crop growth and development and the technical aspects of greenhouse cultivation and climate management. It combines an analysis of the relationship between crop production and ambient climate with an explanation of the processes that determine the climate in a protected environment. With the ability to modify the environment comes the need for growers to strike a balance between the costs and benefits of technology. This book outlines the methods and gives several examples of how to make 'optimal' choices about technology.Sustainable management of shoot and root environment is discussed, as well as the pros and cons of vertical farming. The processes addressed in this book, like crop growth, energy balance and mass exchange, apply to any kind of greenhouse. Therefore, in spite of the word 'technology', this is not a book about high-tech greenhouses only.

This new edition of a successful, practical book provides a comprehensive and accessible overview of all aspects of the production of the tomato crop, within the context of the global tomato industry. Tomatoes are one of the most important horticultural crops in both temperate and tropical regions and this book explores our current knowledge of the scientific principles underlying their biology and production. Tomatoes 2nd Edition covers genetics and breeding, developmental processes, crop growth and yield, fruit ripening and quality, irrigation and fertilisation, crop protection, production in the open field, greenhouse production, and postharvest biology and handling. It has been updated to: reflect advances in the field, such as developments in molecular plant breeding, crop and product physiology, and production systems. include a new chapter on organic tomato production. present photos in full colour throughout. Authored by an international team of experts, this book is essential for growers, extension workers, industry personnel, and horticulture students and lecturers.

Tomatoes are one of the most important horticultural crops in both temperate and tropical regions of the world, grown in vast quantities for raw consumption, cooking and drinks. This new edition describes the scientific principles underlying the biology and production of tomatoes, covering genetics and breeding, crop growth and yield, irrigation and fertilization, fruit ripening and quality, and postharvest biology and handling. It provides a comprehensive and practical overview of tomato production. Authored by worldwide experts and updated throughout, this book also includes a new chapter on organic tomato production, discussing both greenhouse and open field techniques.

This new edition of a successful, practical book provides a comprehensive and accessible overview of all aspects of the production of the tomato crop, within the context of the global tomato industry. Tomatoes are one of the most important horticultural crops in both temperate and tropical regions and this book explores our current knowledge of the scientific principles underlying their biology and production. Tomatoes 2nd Edition covers genetics and breeding, developmental processes, crop growth and yield, fruit ripening and quality, irrigation and fertilisation, crop protection, production in the open field, greenhouse production, and postharvest biology and handling. It has been updated to: reflect advances in the field, such as developments in molecular plant breeding, crop and product physiology, and production systems. include a new chapter on organic tomato production. present photos in full colour throughout. Authored by an international team of experts, this book is essential for growers, extension workers, industry personnel, and horticulture students and lecturers.

Chrysanthemum is one of the leading cut flowers and potted ornamental plants in the international flower market in both temperate and sub-tropical regions. This book provides a comprehensive exploration of the scientific principles underlying chrysanthemum genetics, breeding, physiology, and production. The book consists of 6 Sections: (A) Global Chrysanthemum Industry; (B) Genetics, Breeding, and Biotechnology; (C) Crop Physiology, Cultivation, and Modelling; (D) Pests and Diseases, and their Management; (E) Post-harvest Management and Value-addition; (F) Festivals and Landscape Gardening of Chrysanthemum. It provides comprehensive and accessible information on all aspects of the chrysanthemum crop. This book presents in-depth knowledge, supported by photographs and illustrations throughout, to enhance understanding. Authored by an international team of experts from Asia (India, China, Japan), Europe (Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Portugal), and the USA, this book serves as an essential reference for horticulture students, researchers, extension workers, industry professionals, chrysanthemum breeders, and commercial growers.

'Greenhouse horticulture' is an easy-to-read textbook for all those interested in protected cultivation, from university students and teachers to professional advisers in the field and managers of horticultural companies.This book provides an integrated approach to crop growth and development and the technical aspects of greenhouse cultivation and climate management. It combines an analysis of the relationship between crop production and ambient climate with an explanation of the processes that determine the climate in a protected environment. With the ability to modify the environment comes the need for growers to strike a balance between the costs and benefits of technology. This book outlines the methods and gives several examples of how to make 'optimal' choices about technology.Sustainable management of shoot and root environment is discussed, as well as the pros and cons of vertical farming. The processes addressed in this book, like crop growth, energy balance and mass exchange, apply to any kind of greenhouse. Therefore, in spite of the word 'technology', this is not a book about high-tech greenhouses only.