Overview

Kiwifruit is one of the few fruit crops that has been successfully introduced to the marketplace and for which commercial production in several countries has expanded rapidly over the last 50 years. Kiwifruit science and production has advanced significantly during this time, with multiple new green-, yellow- and red-fleshed cultivars being commercialized while moving into the era of genomics, sustainability, digital technology and automation. This book reviews the scientific and technical information published on kiwifruit, their biology and management. It provides a comprehensive reference on kiwifruit, including their history, genetic material, culture, physiology, pest and disease control, and fruit consumption. Particular attention is given to recent threats and opportunities, including environmental issues, the disease Pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidiae, new genetics, new growing areas and technology advances. Contributions from a wide range of international specialists ensure coverage of key aspects of kiwifruit and their culture in different environments. Of particular interest to academic researchers in horticulture, the book is also suitable for a wider audience including extension personnel, growers, consultants, and professional and technical staff associated with the kiwifruit industry.

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Author:   Dr Annette C. Richardson (The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research Ltd., New Zealand) ,  Dr Jeremy N. Burdon (The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research Ltd., New Zealand) ,  Dr A. Ross Ferguson (The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research Ltd., New Zealand) ,  Andrew M. Barnett (The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research Ltd, New Zealand)
Publisher:   CABI Publishing
Imprint:   CABI Publishing
Dimensions:   Width: 17.20cm , Height: 2.20cm , Length: 24.40cm
Weight:   1.280kg
ISBN:  

9781800620919

ISBN 10:   1800620918
Pages:   456
Publication Date:   13 December 2023
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

1: History of Kiwifruit: Evolution of a Global Crop 2: Global Industry and Markets 3: Biology of the Genus Actinidia 4: Fruiting Cultivars 5: Male Cultivars 6: Kiwifruit Rootstocks 7: Kiwiberry 8: Propagation of Kiwifruit Plants 9: Genetic Improvement, Kiwifruit Genome and Dioecy 10: Soil, Climate and Site Selection 11: Vine Nutrition and Water Requirements 12: Vine Management Systems 13: Kiwifruit Pollination 14: Axillary Bud, Shoot and Flower Development 15: Vine Canopy and Root Physiology 16: Fruit Development: Growth, Maturation and Ripening 17: Vine and Fruit Diseases 18: The Bacterial Canker of Kiwifruit Caused by Pseudomonas syringae pv. Actinidiae 19: Pests and Their Management 20: Postharvest: Fresh Fruit Harvest, Storage and Supply 21: Consumer Research into Fresh Kiwifruit: Fruit Quality, Consumer Methods and Future Trends 22: Kiwifruit: Future Potential, Risks and New Directions

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Annette Richardson (Edited By) Dr Annette Richardson is a plant physiologist who specialises in kiwifruit physiology and management. She has 35 years research experience leading fundamental and applied research programmes as well as transferring new technology to the kiwifruit industry. This work has ranged from understanding dormancy and flower production, factors influencing fruit development, climatic effects on kiwifruit and carbohydrate metabolism of fruit and vines. This has resulted in 38 peer reviewed publications, 26 scientific conference presentations, 52 industry articles, as well as many industry presentations (70+) and industry client reports (90+). Jeremy Burdon (Edited By) Dr Jeremy Burdon is a postharvest physiologist with over 35 years' research experience in fundamental and applied research and consultancy. The last 25 years have largely been spent addressing commercial aspects of the kiwifruit supply chain, from harvest to the consumer, including the commercialisation of new kiwifruit cultivars from New Zealand. Outputs include 47 peer reviewed publications, 25 Acta Horticulturae publications, 48 other publications for industry, popular articles, book chapters and reviews, and ~200 reports to commercial clients. Ross Ferguson (Edited By) Dr Ross Ferguson is a Fellow of the Royal Society of New Zealand and of the International Society for Horticultural Science. He has more than 50 years research experience and has worked on kiwifruit for more than 40 years. As well as his own research on kiwifruit nutrient requirements, sap movement, kiwifruit history, kiwifruit and human health, ploidy measurements, and kiwifruit taxonomy, he has prepared 35 reviews on various aspects of kiwifruit biology and the kiwifruit industry, including two major reviews in Horticultural Reviews.

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