Carrots and Related Vegetable Umbelliferae (Crop Production Science in Horticulture, Volume 10)

This book series describes the scientific principles of the biology and production of major horticultural crops, considered on a world-wide basis. This volume considers the vegetable Umbelliferae, particularly carrots, celery, fennel, parsley and parsnip. It also provides brief coverage of lesser known vegetable Umbelliferae such as coriander, chervil and skirret as well as herbs such as dill, anise, caraway and cumin. This Volume Considers The Vegetable Umbelliferae, Particularly Carrots, Celery, Fennel, Parsley And Parsnip. It Also Provides Brief Coverage Of Lesser Known Vegetable Umbelliferae Such As Coriander, Chervil And Skirret As Well As Herbs Such As Dill, Anise, Caraway And Cumin. It Is Indispensable Both For Students Of Horticulture, Crop Science And Food Science And For Professional Growers.--jacket. 1. Introduction: Geographic Origins And World Importance -- 2. Botany And Taxonomy -- 3. Plant Breeding And Seed Production -- 4. Plant Growth And Development -- 5. Crop Production -- 6. Diseases, Disorders, Insects And Other Pests -- 7. Harvesting, Postharvest Handling And Storage -- 8. Umbellifer Utilization And Composition. V.e. Rubatzky, C.f. Quiros, And P.w. Simon. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 272-286) And Index. Contents 5 Preface 8 1. Introduction: Geographic Origins and World Importance 11 2. Botany and Taxonomy 32 3. Plant Breeding and Seed Production 66 4. Plant Growth and Development 107 5. Crop Production 133 6. Diseases, Disorders, Insects and Other Pests 183 7. Harvesting, Postharvest Handling and Storage 231 8. Umbellifer Utilization and Composition 262 Selected References 282 Index 297 Paperback: 304 pages Publisher: CABI; First edition (January 9,1999) Language: English ISBN-10: 0851991297 ISBN-13: 9780851991290 Product Dimensions: 23.1 x 15.5 x 1.8 cm Paperback: 304 pages,Publisher: CABI,First edition (January 9,1999),Language: English,ISBN-10: 0851991297,ISBN-13: 9780851991290,Product Dimensions: 23.1 x 15.5 x 1.8 cm Contents ......Page 5 Preface ......Page 8 1. Introduction: Geographic Origins and World Importance ......Page 11 2. Botany and Taxonomy ......Page 32 3. Plant Breeding and Seed Production ......Page 66 4. Plant Growth and Development ......Page 107 5. Crop Production ......Page 133 6. Diseases, Disorders, Insects and Other Pests ......Page 183 7. Harvesting, Postharvest Handling and Storage ......Page 231 8. Umbellifer Utilization and Composition ......Page 262 Selected References ......Page 282 Index......Page 297