The edible alliums are some of the most ancient cultivated crops and include onions, leeks, shallots, garlic and chives. They are grown in most regions of the world, from the subarctic to the humid tropics, although bulb onions are best adapted to production in subtropical and temperate areas. This book introduces the scientific principles that underlie production practices. It begins by discussing the classification, origins, distribution and economic importance of the major food alliums, before considering their structure, genetics and breeding. Chapters then follow on the physiology of crop growth, development and yield, on crop production and on flowering and seed production. Some alliums are harvested as bulbs and others as green shoots, and a chapter is devoted to the storage and dormancy of both types. Pests, diseases and weeds are then discussed, before a final chapter on the biochemistry and food science of alliums. The book is written at a level suitable for students of horticulture, crop science and food science, as well as for growers and crop consultants interested in the scientific principles that form the basis of their practice. It also provides a valuable example of how the different disciplines within plant sciences interrelate when applied to particular crops.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
CAbi Publishing
ISBN-13
9780851987538
eBay Product ID (ePID)
88429207
Product Key Features
Subject Area
Natural Science
Author
James L. Brewster
Publication Name
Onions and Other Vegetable Alliums
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Subject
Botany
Publication Year
1994
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
256 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
234mm
Item Width
156mm
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
James L. Brewster
Series Title
Crop Production Science in Horticulture
Topic
Gardening
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom
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