Kiwifruit: The Genus ACTINIDIA

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Academic Press, 24 juin 2016 - 350 pages

Kiwifruit: The Genus ACTINIDIA includes extensive and full coverage of scientific and applied information, ranging from basic taxonomy, population genetics, and natural resources/distribution, to domestication history and breeding/cultivars, also including further information on culture and international production and commercialization.

The book gathers information not previously available in the English language, providing an authoritative reference for professionals, including taxonomists, horticulturist, breeders, conservationists, kiwifruit technicians, college teachers, policymakers in the industry, and governments. In addition to those in the academic and professional sectors, horticultural and botanical enthusiasts will find the information presented highly accessible.

  • Presents the first world monograph on the genus Actinidia (kiwifruit)
  • Provides up-to-date research based on “everything kiwi , including new and critical information on kiwi germplasm and taxonomy from China, the native country of kiwi
  • Includes authoritative and detailed descriptions for each species, with extensive color illustrations and information accumulated during the author’s 30 years of research
 

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Table des matières

Introduction
1
Systematics and Genetic Variation of Actinidia
9
Species
45
Natural Distribution of Genus Actinidia
169
Domestication and Commercialization of Actinidia
191
Biology Genetic Improvement and Cultivar Development
211
Main Cultivars in Commercial Production
239
Cultivation and Management
265
Harvest and Storage
297
Bibliography
309
Index
329
Back Cover
335
Droits d'auteur

Expressions et termes fréquents

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À propos de l'auteur (2016)

Professor Huang started his research career as plant germplasm collector and fruit tree breeder of kiwifruit (Actinidia) and chestnut (Castanea) and his career spans over 30 years in arena of plant genetic resources and breeding, with experiences as co-principal investigator and co-investigator positions for a number of research projects funded by USDA, European Union, China Ministry of Science and Technology and Chinese Academy of Sciences.He is best known for kiwifruit (Actinidia) research and breeding and responsible for founding Actinidia section of Chinese Horticultural Society and has served as Chairman since 2002. He developed and released novel yellow-fleshed kiwifruit cultivars (Actinidia chinensis) grown worldwide for commercial production. His long time research focused in Actinidia are well received by the world kiwifruit research community as well as world kiwifruit industry and highly valued him a lifetime achievement award by ISHS Kiwifruit Working Group in 2010.He is author of >200 publications and holder of 15 registered or patented cultivars. He is currently Secretary General of International Association of Botanic Gardens (IABG), Vice chairman of Chinese Botanical Society and coordinator of East Asia Botanical Gardens Network. Professor Huang also serves as chair of ISHS Kiwifruit Working Group two terms (1999-2002; 2010-present).

Informations bibliographiques

TitreKiwifruit: The Genus ACTINIDIA
AuteurHongwen Huang
ÉditeurAcademic Press, 2016
ISBN0128030674, 9780128030677
Longueur350 pages
  
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