Horticultural Reviews, Volume 9: (98 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 Energy-Efficient Greenhouses 1 Gordon J. Monk and J. M. Molnar I. Introduction 1 II. Structural Modifications 2 III. Alternative Energy Sources 14 IV. Environmental Management 32 V. Future Developments 38 VI. Summary 39 Literature Cited 31 2 Plant Growth Regulators in Rose Plants 53 Yoram Mor and Naftaly Zieslin I. Introduction 53 II. Propagation 54 III. Storage of Rose Plants 58 IV. Plant Development 59 V. Flower Senescence 65 Literature Cited 66 3 Nutrition of Container-Grown Woody Nursery Crops 75 Robert D. Wright and Alexander X. Niemiera I. Introduction 75 II. The Container System 77 III. Methods of Nutrient Application 78 IV. Nutrient Requirements for Growth 80 V. Soil Testing 88 VI. Tissue Analysis 90 VII. Timing of Nutrient Applications 90 VIII. Conclusions 93 Literature Cited 95 4 Elemental Status of Pine Bark-Based Potting Media 103 R. J. Ogden, F. A. Pokorny, H. A. Mills, and M. G. Dunavent I. Introduction 103 II. Common Chemical Characteristics of Soil Organic Matter and Softwood Bark 104 III. Cation Exchange Capacity 105 IV. Nitrogen 108 V. Phosphorus 112 VI. Potassium 113 VII. Soil Reaction, Lime, and Calcium 114 VIII. Magnesium 117 IX. Micronutrients 119 Literature Cited 124 5 Iron Deficiency Chlorosis 133 Ronald F. Korcak I. Introduction 133 II. Soil Iron 137 III. Iron Uptake 144 IV. Iron Translocation 153 V. Measures of Plant Iron Status 154 VI. Bicarbonate-Induced Chlorosis 158 VII. Iron Chlorosis: Horticultural Occurrences 161 VIII. Use of Chelates 169 IX. Conclusion 171 Literature Cited 172 6 Ginseng: Industry, Botany, and Culture 188 J. T. A. Proctor and W. G. Bailey I. Introduction 188 II. Industry 188 III. Botany 195 IV. Culture 206 V. Concluding Remarks 229 Literature Cited 230 7 The Honey Bee Pollination Component of Horticultural Crop Production Systems 237 G. DeGrandi-Hoffman I. Pollination in Agroecosystems 237 II. Pollination and the Production of Horticultural Crops 243 III. Mechanisms for Cross-Pollination 256 IV. Concluding Remarks 259 Literature Cited 260 8 Tissue Culture of Temperate Fruit and Nut nees 273 James F. Hutchinson and Richard H. Zimmerman I. Introduction 273 II. Micropropagation 274 III. Virus Elimination 318 IV. Genetic Improvement 318 V. Germplasm Conservation 324 VI. Commercial Application 325 VII. Conclusions 327 Literature Cited 327 9 Summer Pruning of Apple and Peach Trees 351 Richard P. Marini and John A. Barden I. Introduction 351 II. Peach 353 III. Apple 360 IV. Summary 367 Literature Cited 370 10 Orchard Floor Vegetation Management 377 E. J. Hague and G. H. Neilsen I. Introduction 377 II. Major Orchard Floor Management Systems 379 III. Effects on the Tree and Crop 382 IV. Effects on the Soil 405 V. Concluding Remarks 417 Literature Cited 420 Subject Index 431 Cumulative Subject Index 433 Cumulative Contributor Index 444

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