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The common fig Ficus carica L. is an ancient fruit native to the Mediterranean. Dried figs have been successfully produced and processed in arid regions with little sophisticated infrastructure for centuries. Figs are rich in fibre, trace minerals, polyphenols and vitamins, with higher nutrient levels than most fruits. Advances in agricultural production and postharvest technologies have not only improved the efficiency of dried fig production but have facilitated the development of both local and export high value fresh fig industries. The result is high quality fresh figs marketed internationally throughout the year. This book provides a comprehensive summary of fig growing, processing and marketing from a scientific and horticultural perspective. The nineteen chapters include in-depth discussions of: · History · Physiology · Breeding and Cultivars · Propagation · Site Selection and Orchard Establishment · Nutrition and Irrigation Management · Pollination Management · Integrated Pest Management · Greenhouse Production · Harvesting, Dried and Fresh Fig Processing · The Medicinal Uses of Figs · World Fig Markets The Fig: Botany, Production and Uses is a comprehensive applied resource for academic researchers, also producers, processors, and marketers of dried and fresh figs.
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Ali Sarkhosh is an Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist (fruit crops) in the Horticultural Sciences Department at the University of Florida, where he has developed research and extension programs in fruit crop production, physiology, and diversification. His research focus is on developing and extending sustainable fruit crops production in Florida. Dr. Sarkhosh has over 15 years of experience with research and production of different fruit crops in U.S., Australia, New Zealand, and Iran. His research with fruit crops has focused on assessment of cultural practices to optimize yield and production efficiency, rootstocks and cultivars evaluations, and breeding. Toward improving fruit crops production, he published many sources of both technical and referred articles in production, physiology, breeding, and genetic diversity.; Alimohammad Yavari is currently serving as a private pomologist and consultant. Mr. Yavari received his M.S. in horticulture (Pomology) from the University
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- Publisher/Imprint CABI / CAB International
- Publication Date April 2022
- Orginal LanguageEnglish
- ISBN/Identifier 9781789242881 / 1789242886
- Publication Country or regionUnited Kingdom
- FormatHardback
- Primary Price 135 GBP
- Pages512
- ReadershipProfessional and Scholarly
- Publish StatusPublished
- Dimensions244 X 172 mm
- SeriesBotany, Production and Uses
- Reference Code4629
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