Fruit

This book presents an overview of the cultivation of the potato, pointing out some aspects in relation to its production, consumption and importance for consumer health. The aim is to offer a glimpse of the forest rather than the single tree, but not...

In this book, the authors present topical research in the study of the cultivation, varieties and nutritional uses of peas. Topics discussed in this compilation include the enhancement of the nutritional value and functional properties of yellow pea...

The latest addition to Storey's bestselling Backyard Homestead series, The Backyard Homestead Guide to Growing Organic Food is a one-stop reference for all the key information food gardeners need to grow a healthy, bountiful garden. Author Tanya Denckla...

Use this book to grown your own fruits and berries, and you will discover the joys of tree-ripened peaches and vine-ripened cantaloupe just bursting with farm-fresh flavour. Suitable for both beginners and experts, it is the perfect resource for anyone...

Plant defence against disease-causing organisms usually follows three steps: pathogen recognition, signal transduction and the resistance response. In tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum), a myriad of R-genes provide resistance against viruses, bacteria,...

Enjoy delicious, nutritious berries from your own backyard! What says summer more than a bowl full of fresh berries? How about a yard full of them? Homegrown Berries covers the information you need to know about the process from planting to picking...

The tomato is one of the world's major vegetable crops. Like other important crops, tomatoes also suffer huge crop losses due to many severe diseases. In this book, the authors discuss the role of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and antioxidative...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781635864410Author Lewis HillFormat HardbackPage Count 320Imprint Storey Publishing LLCPublisher Workman PublishingWeight(grams) 1338gDimensions(mm) 277mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780486814964Author Harriet De SalisFormat PaperbackPage Count 96Imprint Dover Publications Inc.Publisher Dover Publications Inc.

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781551058603Author Dr. Laura PetersFormat PaperbackPage Count 176Imprint Lone Pine Publishing,CanadaPublisher Lone Pine Publishing,CanadaWeight(grams) 292g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsShort-listed for ABIA Illustrated Book of the Year 2013 (Australia).Book InformationISBN 9781760982348Author Fabian Capomolla and Mat PemberFormat PaperbackPage Count...

Since 1973, Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins have offered practical, hands-on instructions designed to help readers master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. There are now more than 170 titles in this series, and their remarkable...

Since 1973, Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins have offered practical, hands-on instructions designed to help readers master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. There are now more than 170 titles in this series, and their remarkable...

Grow Fruit is your one-stop, step-by-step reference for growing your own fruit, from tree fruits like apples and figs to soft fruits like strawberries and blueberries to tender fruits like citrus and avocados. Now refreshed with a bold new look, this...

Grapes are among the most desirable and best-known fruits, prized for their beauty, their succulence and varied flavors, their noble metamorphosis into wine, and their more utilitarian roles as sources of fresh juice and tasty jellies. For most growers,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780814250099Author A.W. LivingstonFormat PaperbackPage Count 200Imprint Ohio State University PressPublisher Ohio State University Press

"For all of us who cherish the apple, its utility, its flavors, and its powers of revelation and connection." -Adrian Higgins, garden columnist, The Washington Post The apple is one of the most iconic fruits, traditionally picked on cool fall days and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781645362081Author Kathy RodmanFormat HardbackPage Count 126Imprint Austin Macauley Publishers LLCPublisher Austin Macauley Publishers LLCWeight(grams)...

This book offers a clear picture of all that we need to know to make our small plot of land the most productive it can be. The authors present the information in a way that is cognizant to the people, plants, insects, and animals that live on the land...

This comprehensive guide gives you everything you've ever needed to know about the humble potato, both in the ground and on the plate. It contains a guide to the best varieties to plant - from small, waxy salad potatoes to the floury types that are...

Whether you have a small patio garden or a larger plot, Grow Your Own Food will help you to get the most out of the space available. It explains techniques on maximizing the use of space as well as making the best use of the time you have to spend in...

The 'couch potato' is an idler, the 'cabbage-head' a dunce, Swede-bashers are stupid and you may as well give up life if you become a vegetable. A vegetable existence may imply dull monotony, but the human vegetable has sparked protests, threatened to...

Every gardener needs at least one comprehensive gardening book on their shelf and this is it! An all-in-one resource for beginner and advanced gardeners with chapters on what you need to think about before starting a garden, planning, prepping, choosing...