Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Introduction to Fruit Crops and Overview of the Text ,, Fruit Crop Defined,, Taxonomy,, Origin, History of Cultivation,, Folklore, Medicinal Properties, Nonfood Usage,, Production,, Botanical Description,, General Culture,, Harvest, Postharvest Handling,, Contribution to Diet, Food Uses,, Chapter 2. Almond ( Prunus dulcis ),, Taxonomy,, Origin, History of Cultivation,, Folklore, Medicinal Properties, Nonfood Usage,, Production,, Botanical Description,, General Culture,, Harvest, Postharvest Handling,, Contribution to Diet,, Chapter 3. Apple ( Malus domestica ),, Taxonomy,, Origin, History of Cultivation,, Folklore, Medicinal Properties, Nonfood Usage,, Production,, Botanical Description,, General Culture,, Harvest, Postharvest Handling,, Contribution to Diet,, Chapter 4. Apricot ( Prunus armeniaca ),, Taxonomy,, Origin, History of Cultivation,, Folklore, Medicinal Properties, Nonfood Usage,, Production,, Botanical Description,, General Culture,, Harvest, Postharvest Handling,, Contribution to Diet,, Chapter 5. Banana and Plantain ( Musa spp.),, Taxonomy,, Origin, History of Cultivation,, Folklore, Medicinal Properties, Nonfood Usage,, Production,, Botanical Description,, General Culture,, Harvest, Postharvest Handling,, Contribution to Diet,, Chapter 6. Blackberries and Raspberries ( Rubus spp.),, Taxonomy