Kiwifruit: Botany, Production and Uses (Botany, Production and Uses)

By: Andrew M. Barnett and Melissa A. Broussard and Jayne E. Chamberlain and Michael J. Clearwater and Professor Guglielmo Costa and Filip Debersaques and B. Dichio and Irene Donati and Kerry R. Everett and Jinbao Fang and Dr Ross Ferguson and Roberta M. Gentile and Nick Gould and Hongwen Huang and Denise C. Hunter and Piotr Latocha and David P. Logan and Mark A. McNeilage and Alba Mininni and Ed R. Morgan and Simona Nardozza and David E. Pattemore and Kevin J. Patterson and Aldo Pollini and Marco Scortichini and Alan Seal and Francesco Spinelli and Raffaele Testolin and Matt D. Templeton and Grant Thorp and Joy L. Tyson and Erika Varkonyi-Gasic and Indrakumar Vetharaniam and Ruiling Wang and Anne White and C. Xiloyannis and Qiguo Zhuang

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Synopsis: 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.