Synopses & Reviews
The subject of fruit ripening is one of vital interest and importance to the massive international fruit growing and fruit trade industries. This book is the definitive handbook on the subject, bringing together a vast wealth of important information from an experienced team of international contributors.
Review
... the Biochemistry of Fruit Ripening is aimed at all those involved in planning, harvesting, transport and storage of fruit.... to emphasise in particular the advances made in the last 20 years. - Comment; ...400 well documented pages...In summary, this book should allow a researcher or teacher unfamiliar with this area to assemble biochemical information concerning a wide range of individual fruits efficiently - Plant Science
Table of Contents
Introduction - G A Tucker; Avocado - G B Seymour and G A Tucker, Banana - G B Seymour; Citrus fruit - E A Baldwin; Exotics - J E Taylor; Grape - A K Kanellis and K A Roubelakis-Angelakis; Kiwifruit - N K Given (deceased); Mango - C Lizada; Melon - G B Seymour and W B McGlasson; Pineapple and papaya - R E Paull; Pome Fruit - M Knee; Soft fruit - K Manning; Stone fruit - C J Brady; Tomato - G Hobson and D Grierson. Index.