Cucurbits 2nd Edition by Todd Wehner, Rachel Naegele, James Myers, Narinder Dhillon, Kevin Crosby 1786392930 9781786392930

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ISBN-10 :  1786392930 

ISBN-13 :  9781786392930

Author: Todd C. Wehner, Rachel P. Naegele, James R. Myers, Narinder P S Dhillon, Kevin Crosby 

Completely updated with new content and full-colour figures throughout, the second edition of this successful book continues to provide complete coverage relating to the production of cucurbits, including cucumbers, gourds, muskmelons, pumpkins, squashes and watermelons. These crops are grown worldwide and represent one of the largest and most important groups of horticultural food plants. This second edition of Cucurbits provides up-to-date, succinct and authoritative knowledge on this variety of crops and reflects on significant advances in the areas of production, breeding and evolution. This new edition: – Contains new chapters on abiotic stresses and cucurbits for health – Includes major updates in research on the evolution, movement and distribution of species – Explores new genetic resources and breeding advancements – Delivers current information on methods of improving yield (e.g. grafting) and the management and resistance for pests and diseases – Has an updated list of the most recent taxonomic names This book represents a current and comprehensive guide to cucurbits, is highly illustrated and written in an accessible style. It is an essential resource for students, growers and researchers.

Cucurbits 2nd Table of contents:

1. What are Cucurbits?
Distribution and Ecology
Nomenclature
Taxonomy
Morphology and Anatomy
Growth and Development
2. Crop Evolution and Diversity
Evolutionary History
Uses
Commercial Production Areas and Importance
Cucurbits as Weeds
3. Breeding and Genetics
The Mechanics of Plant Breeding
Cytology
Genes
Genomics
Historical Breeding Techniques
Novel Breeding Techniques
4. Major Crops
Cucumber, Melon and their Relatives
Cucumber
Melon
Squash and Pumpkin
Watermelon and Relatives
5. Minor Crops
Benincasa hispida (Wax Gourd, Winter Melon)
Coccinia grandis (Ivy Gourd)
Cucumis anguria (West Indian Gherkin)
Cucumis metuliferus (Horned Melon)
Cucumis setosus
Cucurbita foetidissima (Buffalo Gourd)
Cyclanthera pedata var. edulis (Stuffing Cucumber)
Lagenaria siceraria (Bottle Gourd)
Luffa spp. (Luffa Sponge Gourd, Ridge Gourd)
Momordica angustisepala and M. cymbalaria
Momordica balsamina (Balsam Apple)
Momordica charantia (Bitter Gourd)
Momordica cochinchinensis (Gac)
Momordica dioica (Kaksa, Teasel Gourd)
Praecitrullus fistulosus (Round Melon)
Sechium edule (Chayote)
Sicana odorifera (Casabanana)
Telfairia spp. (Fluted Pumpkin and Oyster Nut)
Trichosanthes spp. (Snake Gourd and Pointed Gourd)
6. Cultural Requirements
Introduction
Effective Seed Germination
Land Preparation
Planting, Thinning and Spacing for Outdoor Crops
Mulches and Plant Covers
Glasshouse Culture
Grafting
Temperature
Daylength and Light Intensity
Soil
Fertilizer
Irrigation
Support, Training and Pruning
Weed Control
7. Fruit and Seed Production
Controlling Sex Expression
Pollination
Harvesting
Postharvest Handling and Storage
8. Cucurbits for Human Health
Introduction
Moisture and Solids Content in Fruit
Carbohydrates
Proteins and Oils
Vitamins, Minerals and Secondary Compounds
Antinutrients and Pharmacology
9. Diseases and Nematodes
Introduction
Bacterial and Phytoplasma Diseases
Fungal and Oomycete Diseases
Nematodes
Viral Diseases
10. Insects and Spider Mites
Cucumber Beetles
Cucumber Moth (Cucurbit Caterpillar)
Cutworms
Darkling Ground Beetles
Epilachna Beetles
Glasshouse Whitefly
Leafminer
Leaf-footed Bug
Leafhoppers
Melon Aphid
Melon Fruit Fly
Oriental Fruit Fly
Pickleworm
Red Pumpkin Beetle
Spider Mites
Squash Bug
Squash Vine Borer
Sweet Potato Whitefly
Thrips
Wireworms
11. Abiotic Stresses
Bitter Fruit
Cold (Chilling Tolerance)
Drought (Water Deficit)
Flooding (Excess Water)
Heat
Nutrient Deficiencies and Excesses
Pollination Problems
Salinity
Appendix: Common Cucurbit Names and their Scientific Name Equivalents
Sorted by common name
Sorted by scientific name

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