Citrus fruits have been cultivated and enjoyed for over 4000 years.
Moreover, they are grown in nearly every country within 40° north-south
latitude, the major producers being Brazil, the USA, and countries
bordering the Mediterranean. This new edition continues to adopt an
international perspective on citrus, covering its biology and
cultivation as well as considering issues in the citrus industry and
providing examples from around the world.
The authors include discussion on important topics such as biotechnical
advances in citrus genetics, current techniques in breeding, the role of
climatic factors in worldwide production, the importance of rootstocks,
plant husbandry, pests and diseases, and postharvest technology. They
emphasize current theories and technological advances in citriculture,
citing specific examples of how they are used and in which regions.
Citrus 2nd edition describes the scientific basis of production
practices and is aimed at professionals in the industry as well as
advanced students of horticulture and allied disciplines within plant
science and food science.