Cherries

Suitable for academic researchers, growers and libraries

This book addresses the breeding, genetics, ecophysiology, production, protection and utilization of sweet and sour cherries. Reflecting the most recent research and technologies, it provides an overview of all aspects of cherry science and culture and includes many advances in production at an applied level.Sweet and sour cherries (Prunus avium and Prunus cerasus) are important fruit crops for which demand is high and growing. A significant number of new varieties, rootstocks and training systems have been released or developed in recent years in order to improve the efficiency and profitability of cherry orchards. Cherries: Botany, Production and Uses covers the genetics, ecophysiology, production, protection and uses of cherries. Presenting up-to-date scientific data and applied information, this book is invaluable for researchers, teachers and all professionals working in the cherries value chain.