E-raamat: Pineapple: Botany, Production and Uses [CABI e-raamatud]

Eleven chapters contributed by 18 international experts summarize worldwide research findings and commercial practices concerning the pineapple, in this first new comprehensive text on the pineapple in some 20 years. Focused mainly on the most famous variety in world trade the "Smooth Cayenne" the text covers genetics, breeding, physiology, pathology, handling and processing in commercial production. Illustrated with 42 color plates, and b&w photographs and diagrams throughout the text. Distributed by Oxford U. Press. Annotation (c) Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Aimed at researchers and professional horticulturists, this comprehensive reference book on the pineapple covers all topics, from botany and taxonomy to genetics, breeding, production, disease and postharvest techniques. There is currently no up-to-date volume on the pineapple, and this book fills that gap.