Citrus and other subtropical and tropical fruit crops: issues, advances and opportunities, a proceedings of the XXVI International Congress, Toronto, Canada, 11-17 August, 2002.
Albrigo L. G., Galán Saúco V.
Author Affiliation: Citrus Research and Education Center, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida, Florida, USA.
: 361 pp.
Abstract : This proceedings contains 47 papers focusing on subtropical and tropical fruits from crops that have major world trade (citrus, avocado and mango), as well as crops that are still emerging as local dietary supplements. A broad overview is provided of all horticultural aspects of these crops. Issues included environmental concerns for major production areas, crops to improve the economic position of small farms, and maintenance of a sustainable food supply in developing countries. Major advances in understanding the genetics, breeding and application of biotechnology to these crops, as well as how climatic and environmental factors affect the productivity and quality of fruits, are discussed. Opportunities are presented for more intense cultivation of several indigenous crops that currently are harvested primarily from wild specimens. Crop nutrition, cultural practices, disease and horticultural means of control, factors affecting fruit quality, and postharvest handling of commodities, are also included.