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| Publisher | Cabi |
| ISBN 13 | 9781800620919 |
| ISBN 10 | 1800620918 |
| Book Description | "A comprehensive and authoritative reference text on kiwifruit; their history, plant material, culture, vine physiology, pest and disease control, and fruit utilisation. Particular attention is given to recent threats and opportunities, e.g. climate |
| About the Author | Dr. Annette Richardson is a plant physiologist who specializes in kiwifruit physiology and management. She has 35 years research experience leading fundamental and applied research programs as well as transferring new technology to the kiwifruit industry. This work has ranged from understanding dormancy and flower production, factors influencing fruit development, climatic effects on kiwifruit and carbohydrate metabolism of fruit and vines. This has resulted in 38 peer reviewed publications, 26 scientific conference presentations, 52 industry articles, as well as many industry presentations (70+) and industry client reports (90+).Dr. Jeremy Burdon is a postharvest physiologist with over 35 years' research experience in fundamental and applied research and consultancy. The last 25 years have largely been spent addressing commercial aspects of the kiwifruit supply chain, from harvest to the consumer, including the commercialization of new kiwifruit cultivars from New Zealand. Outputs include 47 peer reviewed publications, 25 Acta Horticulturae publications, 48 other publications for industry, popular articles, book chapters and reviews, and 200 reports to commercial clients.Dr. Ross Ferguson is a Fellow of the Royal Society of New Zealand and of the International Society for Horticultural Science. He has more than 50 years research experience and has worked on kiwifruit for more than 40 years. As well as his own research on kiwifruit nutrient requirements, sap movement, kiwifruit history, kiwifruit and human health, ploidy measurements, and kiwifruit taxonomy, he has prepared 35 reviews on various aspects of kiwifruit biology and the kiwifruit industry, including two major reviews in Horticultural Reviews. |
| Language | English |
| Author | Annette Richardson |
| Publication Date | 2024-01-30 |
| Number of Pages | 408 pages |
Kiwifruit: Botany, Production and Uses
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