Achieving Sustainable Cultivation of Apples

by Mohammed Babadoost, Kerik D Cox, Peter Hirst, et al.

Originating in Central Asia, apples are one of the most important fruits globally and are grown in over 100 countries. Apple cultivation faces a number of challenges. Increasing global competition has put the focus on lowering costs whilst further improving sensory quality and shelf-life. There is a need to reduce inputs such as water, fertiliser and labour, both to save costs and reduce environmentally-damaging emissions and pollution. There is...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1786760320
• ISBN13: 9781786760326
• Release Date: June 2017
• Publisher: Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing Ltd
• Length: 618 Pages
• Weight: 2.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"