Genetic and Environmental Manipulation of Horticultural Crops

Advances in science and technology are continually creating exciting opportunities for novel and improved products and systems of production in horticulture.

This book comprises invited papers by leading researchers, from the first Horticulture research International conference, held at Wellesbourne in October 1997.

It addresses the issue of improving horticultural crops through plant breeding, biotechnology, or by manipulating the physiology and environment of the plant.

Recent examples are presented which illustrate the progression from the breakthrough in fundamental science, to practical advances which benefit producers and consumers alike.

The book also highlights further opportunities where scientific advances in our understanding of key biological processes could lead to commercial applications.

This text is suitable reading for professionals and advanced students of horticulture, plant physiology, plant breeding and genetics and biotechnology.