Pear Production and Handling Manual

Pear Production and Handling Manual
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Publisher : UCANR Publications
Total Pages : 228
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ISBN-10 : 9781879906655
ISBN-13 : 1879906651
Rating : 4/5 (651 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Pear Production and Handling Manual by : Elizabeth J. Mitcham

Download or read book Pear Production and Handling Manual written by Elizabeth J. Mitcham and published by UCANR Publications. This book was released on 2007 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This publication provides basic information on the growth and fruit development of pears, as well as practical considerations on pear culture. It was written with California Bartlett pear production in mind, but will be useful for worldwide growers of all pear varieties.Also included is information on orchard and tree management (including varieties), propagation and rootstock selection, training pruning, orchard floor management, irrigation, fertilization, irrigation systems, frost protection, nutrition, pest management, harvesting, and extensive information on postharvest storage and handling.


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