STRAWBERRIES, 2ND EDITION
CROP PRODUCTION SCIENCE IN HORTICULTURE SERIES
This series examines economically important horticultural crops selected from the major production systems in temperate, subtropical and tropical climatic areas. Systems represented range from open field and plantation sites to protected plastic and glass houses, growing rooms and laboratories. Emphasis is placed on the scientific principles underlying crop production practices rather than on providing empirical recipes for uncritical acceptance. Scientific understanding provides the key to both reasoned choice of practice and the solution of future problems.
Students and staff at universities and colleges throughout the world involved in courses in horticulture, as well as in agriculture, plant science, food science and applied biology at degree, diploma or certificate level will welcome this series as a succinct and readable source of information. The books will also be invaluable to progressive growers, advisers and end-product users requiring an authoritative, but brief, scientific introduction to particular crops or systems. Keen gardeners wishing to understand the scientific basis of recommended practices will also find the series very useful.
The authors are all internationally renowned experts with extensive experience of their subjects. Each volume follows a common format covering all aspects of production, from background physiology and breeding, to propagation and planting, through husbandry and crop protection, to harvesting, handling and storage. Selective references are included to direct the reader to further information on specific topics.
Titles Available:
1. Ornamental Bulbs, Corms and Tubers A.R. Rees
2. Citrus F.S. Davies and L.G. Albrigo
3. Onions and Other Vegetable Alliums J.L. Brewster
4. Ornamental Bedding Plants A.M. Armitage
5. Bananas and Plantains J.C. Robinson
6. Cucurbits R.W. Robinson and D.S. Decker-Walters
7. Tropical Fruits H.Y. Nakasone and R.E. Paull
8. Coffee, Cocoa and Tea K.C. Willson
9. Lettuce, Endive and Chicory E.J. Ryder
10. Carrots and Related Vegetable Umbelliferae V.E. Rubatzky, C.F. Quiros and P.W. Simon
11. Strawberries J.F. Hancock
12. Peppers: Vegetable and Spice Capsicums P.W. Bosland and E.J. Votava
13. Tomatoes E. Heuvelink
14. Vegetable Brassicas and Related Crucifers G. Dixon
15. Onions and Other Vegetable Alliums, 2nd Edition J.L. Brewster
16. Grapes G.L. Creasy and L.L. Creasy
17. Tropical Root and Tuber Crops: Cassava, Sweet Potato, Yams and Aroids V. Lebot
18. Olives I. Therios
19. Bananas and Plantains, 2nd Edition J.C. Robinson and V. Galán Saúco
20. Tropical Fruits, 2nd Edition Volume 1 R.E.Paull and O. Duarte
21. Blueberries J. Retamales and J.F. Hancock
22. Peppers: Vegetable and Spice Capsicums, 2nd Edition P.W. Bosland and E.J. Votava
23. Raspberries R.C. Funt
24. Tropical Fruits, 2nd Edition Volume 2 R.E.Paull and O. Duarte
25. Peas and Beans A. Biddle
26. Blackberries and Their Hybrids H.K. Hall and R.C. Funt
27. Tomatoes, 2nd Edition E. Heuvelink
28. Grapes, 2nd Edition G.L. Creasy and L.L. Creasy
29. Blueberries, 2nd Edition J. Retamales and J.F. Hancock
30. Citrus, 2nd Edition L.G. Albrigo, L.L. Stelinski and L.W. Timmer
31. Tropical Root and Tuber Crops: Cassava, Sweet Potato, Yams and Aroids, 2nd Edition V. Lebot
32. Cucurbits, 2ndEdition Todd C. Wehner, Rachel Naegele, James Myers, Kevin Crosby and Narinder P.S. Dhillon
33. Carrots and Related Apiaceae Crops, 2nd Edition Emmanuel Geoffriau and Philip W. Simon
34. Strawberries, 2nd Edition J.F. Hancock
This book is dedicated to Chad E. Finn, who died tragically in his prime this year. Chad was a great friend to us all and was beloved for his wit, booming laugh and willingness to research on all things small fruit. He was a dream collaborator, who repeatedly came up with insightful ideas, made everyone feel at ease and exuded great fun. Chad was an awesome plant breeder and led the most diverse berry breeding programme in the world. He created several varieties that became industry standards. Chad was the heart and soul of the global small fruit industry and will be sorely missed by all who knew him.
STRAWBERRIES, 2ND EDITION
James F. Hancock
Emeritus Professor Department of Horticulture, Michigan State University, USA
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Names: Hancock, James F., author.
Title: Strawberries / James F. Hancock.
Description: Second edition. | Boston, MA : CAB International, 2020. | Series: Crop production science in horticulture | Includes bibliographical references and index. | Summary: “This updated edition provides a broad, balanced review of the scientific knowledge of strawberries and their cultivation