Temperate Fruit Crops in Warm Climates

Abstract

Preface. Introduction. 1. Light regimes in temperate fruit-tree orchards grown at low latitudes J.E. Jackson. 2. Bud dormancy Phenomenon, problems and solutions in the tropics and subtropics A. Erez. 3. Irrigation of temperate fruit trees in dry and warm conditions B.-A. Bravdo. 4. Fertilization of temperate-zone fruit trees in warm and dry climates I. Klein, S.A. Weinbaum. 5. Flowering, fruit set and development under warm conditions F.G. Dennis Jr. 6. Effects of high temperatures at the root zone and the graft union on the development of temperate fruit trees A. Gur. 7. Physiological considerations for growing temperate-zone fruit crops in warm climates M. Faust. 8. Stone fruit genetic pool and its exploitation for growing under warm winter conditions D.H. Byrne, et al. 9. Stone fruit species under warm subtropical and tropical climate A.P. George, A. Erez. 10. Pome fruit genetic pool for production in warm climates R. Hauagge, J.N. Cummins. 11. Apple production at low latitudes J.E. Jackson. 12. Grapevine (Vitis vinifera) growth and performance in warm climates S. Lavee. 13. Kiwifruit G.S. Smith, E.F. Walton. 14. Pecan in warm climate D. Sparks. 15. Walnuts (Juglans regia L.) in Mediterranean warm climates D.F. Tomas. 16. Blueberries R.L. Darnell. 17. Strawberries J.F. Hancock. Index.