Horticultural Reviews, Volume 46

Author: Ian Warrington Series: Horticultural Reviews

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Horticultural Reviews presents state-of-the-art reviews on topics in horticultural science and technology covering both basic and applied research. Topics covered include the horticulture of fruits, vegetables, nut crops, and ornamentals.

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Horticultural Reviews presents state-of-the-art reviews on topics in horticultural science and technology covering both basic and applied research. Topics covered include the horticulture of fruits, vegetables, nut crops, and ornamentals. These review articles, written by world authorities, bridge the gap between the specialized researcher and the broader community of horticultural scientists and teachers.

About the Author

Professor Ian James Warrington CNZM is a Palmerston North horticultural scientist and science administrator. He was former chief executive of HortResearch (now Plant & Food Research). He was a senior administrator at Massey University until his position was axed in a cost-saving move. He received the T. K. Sidey Medal in 1984, an award set up by the Royal Society of New Zealand for outstanding scientific research. He was appointed a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit (CNZM) in the 2011 New Year Honours.

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Contents Contributors-ix Dedication: Guglielmo Costa-xiii 1. Recent Advances in Sexual Propagation and Breeding of Garlic-1 2. Control of Fruit Tree Vigor Induced by Dwarfing Rootstocks-39 3. Turmeric: Botany and Production Practices-99 4. Fruit Thinning: Advances and Trends-185 5. Eastern Hemlock ( Tsuga canadensis (L.) Carri