S. Gowen – författare

Bananas and plantains are crops of great importance, both as cash-yielding export crops and as staple food crops in many countries. This work covers all major aspects of the crops: cultivation, nutrition and the response of crops to their environment; molecular and genetic aspects, including in vitro culture; pests, diseases, harvesting and fruit care; and the nutritional value of the banana in the world economy. Chapters have been written by experts from many countries. The text should be useful to plant and agricultural scientists, nutritionists, food scientists and technologists, and all those involved with the processing and trade of the crops.