Horticultural Reviews, Volume 26

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.

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.

Contributors.Dedication: A. A. De Hertogh (Paul V.Nelson).1. Protea: A Floricultural Crop from theCape Floristic Kingdom (J. H. Coetzee and G. M.Littlejohn).I. Introduction.II. History.III. Reproductive Biology.IV. Crop Improvement.V. Physiology.VI. Production.VII. Conclusion.Literature Cited.2. The Molecular Biology of Plant HormoneReception (Carole L. Bassett).I. Introduction.II. Current Status of Signal Receptor Research.III. Plant Hormone Receptors.IV. Future Prospects.Literature Cited.3. Molecular Biology ofCassava (Johanna Puonti-Kaerlas).I. Introduction.II. Botany and Distribution.III. Production and Use.IV. Constraints to Cassava Use and Cultivation.V. Traditional Breeding and Biotechnology in CassavaImprovement.VI. Molecular Genetics.VII. Tissue Culture and Regeneration.VIII. Genetic Transformation.IX. Applications and Potential Molecular Biology.X. Future Prospects.Literature Cited.4. Postharvest Physiology and Quality of CoatedFruits and Vegetables (Cassandra Amarante and NigelH. Banks).I. Introduction.II. Permeability of Coating Films and Permeance of CoatedCommodities.III. Physico-Chemical Characteristics, and Barrier Properties toWater Vapor and Gases, of Edible Coatings.IV. Factors Affecting Water Loss, Gas Exchange, and Modificationof Internal Atmosphere of Coated Commodities.V. Postharvest Physiology and Quality of Coated Commodities.VI. Summary and Conclusions.Literature Cited.5. Greenhouse Tomato Fruit Quality (M.Dorais, A. P. Papadopoulos, and A. Gosselin).I. Introduction.II. Quality Attributes.III. Genetic Characteristics Affecting Tomato Fruit Quality.IV. Environmental Factors Affecting Tomato Fruit Quality.V. Cultural Practices Affecting Fruit Quality.VI. Postharvest.VII. Conclusion.Literature Cited.Subject Index.Cumulative Index.Cumulative Contributor Index.