Horticultural Reviews, Volume 6: (95 Horticultural Reviews)

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.

Table of Contents:
Contributors viii Dedication xi 1 Kiwifruit: A Botanical Review 1 A.R. Ferguson I. Introduction 3 II. The Genus Actinidia 4 III. Taxa and Distribution 9 IV. Vegetative Structure 13 V. The Flower 21 VI. Pollination 32 VII. The Fruit 35 VIII. The Seed 48 IX. Summary of Unusual Characteristics 51 Literature Cited 53 2 Parthenocarpy in Tomato 65 W.L. George, Jr., J.W. Scott, and W.E. Splittstoesser I. Introduction 66 II. Types of Pachenocarpy 66 III. Sources 67 IV. Genetics 69 V. Physiology 71 VI. Expression 74 VII. Applications in Tomato Breeding 76 Literature Cited 80 3 Origin and Improvement of Spawn of the Cultivated Mushroom Agaricus brunnescens Peck 85 James P. Sun Antonio I. The Cultivated Mushroom Industry 86 II. Mushroom Spawn and Spawnmaking 89 III. Improvement of Mushroom Cultivars 100 IV.  Conclusions 111 Literature Cited 111 4 Acclimatization of Indoor Foliage Plants 119 C.A. Conover and R.T. Poole I. Introduction 120 II. Biological Principles 122 III. Cultural and Environmental Factors Affecting Acclimatization 130 IV. Shipping Procedures 137 V. Postharvest Handling in Interiors 143 VI. Concluding Remarks 147 Literature Cited 147 5 Response of Plants to Root Pruning 155 Dagmar Geisler and David C. Ferree I. Introduction 156 II. Effects of Root Pruning on Growth and Development 158 III. Effects of Root Pruning on Physiological Processes 167 IV. Practical Use of Root-Pruning Techniques 171 V. Relationship of Root Pruning and Top Pruning 177 VI. Root Restriction 179 VII. Summary 181 Literature Cited 181 6 Watercore 189 Gary C. Marlow and Wayne H. Loescher I. Introduction 190 II. Description 191 III. Detection 195 IV. Occurrence 196 V. Economic Consequences 196 VI. Theories of Cause 199 VII. Summary and Conclusions 232 Literature Cited 234 7 Control and Management of Vertebrate Pests in Deciduous Orchards of the Eastern United States 253 R.E. Byers I. Introduction 254 II. Voles 254 III. Other Vertebrate Pests 274 IV. Concluding Remarks 278 Literature Cited 279 8 Foliar Nutrition of Fruit Crops 287 Dariusz Swietlik and Miklos Faust I. Introduction 288 II. Uptake of Foliar-Applied Nutrients 290 III. Factors Affecting Absorption of Foliar-Applied Nutrients 297 IV. Metabolism of Foliar-Absorbed Nitrogen 307 V. Translocation of Foliar-Absorbed Nutrients 310 VI. Effect of Foliar Sprays on Photosynthesis, Stomatal Conductance, and Transpiration 314 VII. Effect of Foliar Sprays on Horticultural Characteristics 316 VIII. Technology and General Recommendations for Foliar-Nutrient Application 324 IX. Commercially Available Foliar Fertilizers 336 X. Conclusion 336 Literature Cited 338 9  Cryopreservation of Apical Meristems 357 Akira Sakai I. Introduction 357 II. Survival of Plant Materials Immersed in Liquid Nitrogen 358 III. Hardy Apical Meristems of Fruit Trees 360 IV. Less Hardy or Nonhardy Apical Meristems 362 V. Summary 370 Literature Cited 370 10 Subzero Temperature Stress Physiology of Herbaceous Plants 373 Paul H. Li I. Introduction 374 II. Methods for Measuring Plant Cold Hardiness 375 III. Cold Acclimation 379 IV. Freezing Stress 395 V. Concluding Remarks 405 Literature Cited 405 Index (Volume 6) 417 Cumulative Index (Volumes 1-6 Inclusive) 419 Contributor Index (Volumes 1-6 Inclusive) 427

About the Author :
Jules Janick is the James Troop Distinguished Professor of Horticulture at Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN, USA.