Potato: Botany, Production and Uses
Author:   Roy Navarre (USDA-ARS and Washington State University, USA) ,  Richard Veilleux (544 Latham Hall, Virginia Tech University, , Blacksburg, VA, 24061, UNITED STATES) ,  Mark Pavek (Washington State University, USA) ,  Rich Novy (USDA-ARS, 1693 S 2700 W, , Aberdeen, Idaho, 83210, UNITED STATES)
Publisher:   CABI Publishing
ISBN:  

9781780642802


Pages:   382
Publication Date:   15 December 2014
Format:   Hardback
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Potatoes are a staple crop around the world. Covering all aspects of botany, production and uses, this book presents a comprehensive discussion of the most important topics for potato researchers and professionals. It assesses the latest research on plant growth such as tuber development, water use and seed production, covers all aspects of pest management and reviews postharvest issues such as storage, global markets, and of course, nutritional value and flavour.

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Author:   Roy Navarre (USDA-ARS and Washington State University, USA) ,  Richard Veilleux (544 Latham Hall, Virginia Tech University, , Blacksburg, VA, 24061, UNITED STATES) ,  Mark Pavek (Washington State University, USA) ,  Rich Novy (USDA-ARS, 1693 S 2700 W, , Aberdeen, Idaho, 83210, UNITED STATES)
Publisher:   CABI Publishing
Imprint:   CABI Publishing
Dimensions:   Width: 17.20cm , Height: 2.70cm , Length: 24.40cm
Weight:   1.030kg
ISBN:  

9781780642802


ISBN 10:   1780642806
Pages:   382
Publication Date:   15 December 2014
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

1: History & Origin of Cultivated Potato Species 2: Potato Uses and Markets 3: Taxonomy 4: Tuber Development 5: Plant Growth and Development 6: Commercial Production and Cultural Management 7: Potato Water Use and Irrigation 8: Seed Production 9: Insect Pests 10: Nematodes 11: Weed Management 12: Fungal and Bacterial Pathogens 13: Potato Viruses 14: Physiological Disorders 15: Post Harvest Storage and Physiology 16: Traditional Breeding and Variety Development 17: Molecular Breeding 18: Biotechnology 19: Nutritional Value 20: Flavor

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Roy Navarre, USDA-ARS and Washington State University, USA Mark J Pavek, Washington State University, USA

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