Heuvelink E. (ed.) Tomatoes

CABI Publishing, 2005. - 340 p. - (Crop production science in horticulture - 13).
ISBN 0-85199-396-6.This series examines economically important horticultural crops selected from the major production systems in temperate, subtropical and tropical climatic areas. Systems represented range from open field and plantation sites to protected plastic and glass houses, growing rooms and laboratories. Emphasis is placed on the scientific principles underlying crop production practices rather than on providing empirical recipes for uncritical acceptance. Scientific understanding provides the key to both reasoned choice of practice and the solution of future problems.
Students and staff at universities and colleges throughout the world involved in courses in horticulture, as well as in agriculture, plant science, food science and applied biology at degree, diploma or certificate level will welcome this series as a succinct and readable source of information. The books will also be invaluable to progressive growers, advisers and end-product users requiring an authoritative, but brief, scientific introduction to particular crops or systems. Keen gardeners wishing to understand the scientific basis of recommended practices will also find the series very useful.
The authors are all internationally renowned experts with extensive experience of their subjects. Each volume follows a common format covering all aspects of production, from background physiology and breeding, to propagation and planting, through husbandry and crop protection, to harvesting, handling and storage. Selective references are included to direct the reader to further information on specific topics.C o n t e n t s.
Contributors.
Preface.
Introduction: the Tomato crop and Industry (J.M. Costa and E. Heuvelink).
The Crop.
Worldwide Overview of Today's Tomato Industry.
Future Perspectives for the Tomato Industry.
Genetics and Breeding (P. Lindhout).Genetic Variation within the Genus Lycopersicon.
Diversity among and within Wild Species of the Genus Lycopersicon.
Collection and Preservation of Genetic Resources.
Cytogenetics.
Molecular Linkage Maps.
Applications of Molecular Markers.
Map-Based Cloning.
History of Tomato Breeding.
Epilogue.
Development Processes (E. Heuvelink).Germination.
Leaf Appearance and Leaf Growth.
Stem Development.
Root Development.
Flowering.
Flower Development, Pollination and Fruit Set.
Fruit Development.
Crop Growth and Yield (E. Heuvelink and M. Dorais).Biomass Production.
Crop and Fruit Growth.
Biomass Partitioning.
Fruit Dry Matter Content.
Crop Growth Models.Fruit Ripening and Fruit Quality (M.E. Saltveit).
Inroduction.
Pipeness Classification.
Measurements of Fruit Ripeness.
Respiratory and Ethylene Climacteric.
Quality Characteristics.
Genetic Improvements.
Irrigation and Fertilization (M.M. Peet).Water Quality.
Irrigation Regimes.
Fertilization.
Physiological Disorders Related to Irrigation and Fertilization.
Concluding Remarks.
Crop Protection (A.A. Csizinszky, D.J. Schuster, J.B. Jones and J.C. van Lenteren).Weed Control.
Nematodes.
Insect and Mite Pests.
Tomato Deseases.
Integrated Management of Pests in Greenhouse Tomatoes.
Producction in the Open Field (A.A. Csizinszky).Environmental Requirements for Timing of Operations.
Soil Preparation.
Stand Establishment.
Mulching and Plant Covers.
Nutrient Management.
Irrigation.
Crop Management.
Harvesting and Handling.
Greenhouse Tomato Production (M.M. Peet and G.W.H. Welles).
Importance of the Industry.
Costs of Production.
Greenhouse Structures.
Cropping Schedules.
Transplant Production.
Plant Spacing and Extra Stems.
Cultivars.
Crop Management.
Substrates and Substrate Systems.
Nutrition and Irrigation.
Environmental Control.
Marketing.
Harvest.
Postharvest Packing and Storage.
Potential Production.Postharvest Biology and Handling (M.E. Saltveit).Harvesting.
Packaging.
Ripening.
Temperature Management.
Contolled Atmosphere.