Cucurbits / Todd C. Wehner, North Carolina State University, Department of Horticultural Science, Raleigh, Noth Carolina ; Rachel Naegele, USDA ARS, SJVASC, Parlier, California ; James Myers, Oregon State University, Department of Horticulture, Corvallis, Oregon ; Narinder P.S. Dhillon, World Vegetable Center East and Southeast Asia Kasetsart University, Kamphaenng Saen, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand ; Kevin Crosby, Texas A&M University, Department of Horticultural Sciences, College Station, Texas.

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Wehner, Todd C [author.]

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TextSeries: Crop production science in horticulture ; 32.Publisher: Wallingford, Oxfordshire, UK : CABI, [2020]Copyright date: �2020Edition: 2nd EditionDescription: 1 online resource (x, 262 pages) : illustrations, chartsContent type:

text

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computer

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online resource

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9781786392930

Subject(s): Additional physical formats: Print version:: Cucurbits.DDC classification:

635/.63 23

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SB351.C8 W44 2020eb

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Contents:

What are cucurbits? -- Crop evolution and diversity -- Breeding and genetics -- Major crops -- Minor crops -- Cultural requirements -- Fruit and seed production -- Cucurbits for human health -- Diseases and nematodes -- Insects and spider mites -- Abiotics stresses.

Abstract: This second edition, which is completely updated with new content and full-colour figures throughout, continues to provide complete coverage relating to the production of cucurbits, including cucumbers, gourds, muskmelons, pumpkins, squashes and watermelons. It provides up-to-date, succinct and authoritative knowledge on this variety of crops and reflects on significant advances in the areas of production, breeding and evolution. This new edition contains new chapters on abiotic stresses and cucurbits for health; includes major updates in research on the evolution, movement and distribution of species; explores new genetic resources and breeding advancements; delivers current information on methods of improving yield (e.g. grafting) and the management and resistance for pests and diseases; and has an updated list of the most recent taxonomic names. This book represents a current and comprehensive guide to cucurbits, highly illustrated and written in an accessible style. It is an essential resource for students, growers and researchers.

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Revised edition of: Cucurbits / R.W. Robinson and D.S. Decker-Walters. c1997.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

This second edition, which is completely updated with new content and full-colour figures throughout, continues to provide complete coverage relating to the production of cucurbits, including cucumbers, gourds, muskmelons, pumpkins, squashes and watermelons. It provides up-to-date, succinct and authoritative knowledge on this variety of crops and reflects on significant advances in the areas of production, breeding and evolution. This new edition contains new chapters on abiotic stresses and cucurbits for health; includes major updates in research on the evolution, movement and distribution of species; explores new genetic resources and breeding advancements; delivers current information on methods of improving yield (e.g. grafting) and the management and resistance for pests and diseases; and has an updated list of the most recent taxonomic names. This book represents a current and comprehensive guide to cucurbits, highly illustrated and written in an accessible style. It is an essential resource for students, growers and researchers.

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