Horticultural Reviews, Volume 39

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 Frankincense, Myrrh, and Balm of Gilead: Ancient Spices of Southern Arabia and Judea (pages 1–76): Shimshon Ben?Yehoshua, Carole Borowitz and Lumir Ondrej Hanus
Chapter 2 Advances in the Biology and Management of Monosporascus Vine Decline and Wilt of Melons and Other Cucurbits (pages 77–120): Roni Cohen, Shimon Pivonia, Kevin M. Crosby and Ray D. Martyn
Chapter 3 Ornamental Grasses in the United States (pages 121–152): Mary Hockenberry Meyer
Chapter 4 Mediterranean Stone Pine: Botany and Horticulture (pages 153–201): Sven Mutke, Rafael Calama, Santiago C. Gonzalez?Martinez, Gregorio Montero, F. Javier Gordo, David Bono and Luis Gil
Chapter 5 Pointed Gourd: Botany and Horticulture (pages 203–238): Sanjeev Kumar and B. D. Singh
Chapter 6 Physiology and Functions of Fruit Pigments: An Ecological and Horticultural Perspective (pages 239–271): Willem J. Steyn
Chapter 7 Ginger: Botany and Horticulture (pages 273–388): V. A. Parthasarathy, V. Srinivasan, R. R. Nair, T. John Zachariah, A. Kumar and D. Prasath
Chapter 8 Annatto: Botany and Horticulture (pages 389–419): Freddy Leal and Claret Michelangeli de Clavijo