Breeding for Fruit Quality [Hardcover] Jenks, Matthew A. and Bebeli, Penelope

Description: Breeding for Fruit Quality [Hardcover] Jenks, Matthew A. and Bebeli, Penelope Product Overview The global demand for high quality fruits that are rich in nutrients and that can endure the demands of worldwide supply chains is growing rapidly. Fruits are an important component of the human diet, providing vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber. All of these qualities contribute to the nutritional needs and health maintenance of humans. _Breeding for Fruit Quality_ reviews the application of modern plant breeding methods to the development of improved varieties of fruits. _Breeding for Fruit Quality_ opens with chapters that look at fruit biology and breeding strategies behind specific traits, including a look at traits such as organoleptic quality, nutritional value, and improved yield, among others. Subsequent chapters review breeding efforts to improve overall quality in a wide range of specific fruits. Providing broad ranging coverage of cutting edge methods now being applied to the development of fruit crops, _Breeding for Fruit Quality_ will be a valuable resource for fruit biologists, breeders, geneticists, and industry personnel. Key Features: Broad coverage of modern breeding technologies being implemented to improve overall fruit quality Trait specific chapters explore efforts to promote traits of industrial and nutritional importance Chapters in fruits, ranging from apple and grapes to tomatoes and olives, provide detailed coverage of breeding practices for economically important fruit crops Details Publisher : Wiley; 1st edition (April 26, 2011) Language : English Hardcover : 400 pages ISBN-10 : 0 ISBN-13 : 20 Item Weight : 2.22 pounds Dimensions : 7.1 x 1 x 9.9 inches Best Sellers Rank: #7,897,386 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #5,122 in Agriculture #7,293 in Genetics (Books) #31,904 in Biology & Life Sciences (Books) #5,122 in Agriculture Quality Products Have peace of mind knowing that your order will arrive original factory sealed packaging. That means that you'll have the full force of the manufacturer's warranty to protect your purchase. Fast and Free Shipping You're already purchasing the item. Why pay additional for shipping, especially slow shipping? We get your order shipped out and delivered to your doorstep as quickly as possible. Commitment We are committed to making sure that you leave this transaction satisfied. That means having access to real people that get your questions and concerns answered quickly. Give us a shot and we will make sure that you will look to us again!

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