Preface; Acknowledgements; Introduction; 1. History and growing of citrus; 2. Citrus and its relatives; 3. The vegetative Citrus tree: development and function; 4. Reproductive physiology: flowering and fruiting; 5. Aspects of cultivated citrus; 6. Genetic improvement in citrus; Index.
Concise and heavily illustrated account of citrus biology, physiology, genetics and cultivation.
'This work is of notable interest, based on the most up-to-date scientific and technical knowledge, which is undoubtedly useful for scholars of the subject and, in particular, for undergraduates as well as for students in advanced courses specialising in citriculture and horticulture.' P. L. Pisdani, Advances in Horticultural Science ' ... the best general source of information on citrus available at this time for anyone working with citrus.' Heinz K. Watscher, Hortscience ' ... ideal as an essential reference work for students and citrus specialists.' Fruits 'Biology of Citrus is easily read and highly recommended.' Patricia Broadbent, Annals of Botany
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