Horticultural Reviews, Volume 15

Horticultural Reviews presents state-of-the-art reviews on topics in horticultural science and technology covering both basic and applied research. Topics covered include the horticulture of fruits, vegetables, nut crops, and ornamentals. These review articles, written by world authorities, bridge the gap between the specialized researcher and the broader community of horticultural scientists and teachers.Content:
Chapter 1 North American Botanic Gardens (pages 1–62): Gary W. Watson, Vernon Heywood and Webster Crowley
Chapter 2 Approaches to Reduce Chilling Injury of Fruits and Vegetables (pages 63–95): Chien Yi Wang
Chapter 3 Bloom Delay in Deciduous Fruits (pages 97–144): J. LaMar Anderson and Schuyler D. Seeley
Chapter 4 Anatomical, Physiological, and Hormonal Aspects of Abscission in Citrus (pages 145–182): R. Goren
Chapter 5 Graft Incompatibility (pages 183–232): Preston K. Andrews and Carlos Serrano Marquez
Chapter 6 Gravitropism: Changing Ideas (pages 233–278): Frank B. Salisbury
Chapter 7 Environmental, Chemical, and Genetic Control of Flowering (pages 279–334): J. ?M. Kinet
Chapter 8 Whole Plant Senescence: Reproduction and Nutrient Partitioning (pages 335–366): Diane E. Sklensky and Peter J. Davies
Chapter 9 Potential Benefits and Risks of Herbicide?Resistant Crops Produced by Biotechnology (pages 367–408): William E. Dyer, F. Dana Hess, Jodie S. Holt and Stephen O. Duke
Chapter 10 Limiting Factors, High Yields, and Law of the Maximum (pages 409–448): Arthur Wallace and Garn A. Wallace