The Pineapple: Botany, production and Uses. 2nd rev. ed. 2018. illus. 336 p. gr8vo. Hardcover.

Completely updated with new content and full-colour figures throughout, the second edition of this successful book continues to provide a comprehensive coverage of pineapple breeding, production and yield. Pineapple is an increasingly important crop and demand for fresh pineapple is steadily growing; stakeholders in the value chain are worldwide. The Pineapple: Botany, Production and Uses provides essential coverage from botany through to postharvest handling and provides the technical information required by all those working with the crop. - The second edition: Contains new chapters on organic production and production for other uses (fibre and ornamentals) - Includes major updates to content on taxonomy, biotechnology, cultural systems, nutrition, varieties and genetic improvement- Explores physiological changes associated with the year-round growing of pineapple in addition to the associated cultural practices and mineral nutrition - Considers the impacts of climate change and environmental issues on pineapple crops, and relevant mitigation strategies.- Looks at the effects of new cultivars and technologies on cultural practices and plant nutrition.