ISBN 0-9707546-1-2
227 pp., softcover Editor
Donald N. Maynard Watermelon experts throughout thecountry have contributed to this one and only book exclusively onwatermelons. Everything from little-known watermelon facts to currentpest management, production, handling and marketing practices areincluded. Everyone with an interest in watermelons will want a personal copy ofthis reader-friendly, well-indexed, and lavishly illustrated newtitle from ASHS Press. |
Contents: - Introduction to the Watermelon
- Origin, Distribution and Uses
- Breeding and Improvement
- Biotechnology
- Cultural Management
- Nematode-induced Maladies
- Diseases
- Insect and Mite Pests
- Weed Management
- Harvesting and Postharvest Handling
- Marketing
- Promotion and Merchandising
- Appendices
Watermelon Organizations
Watermelon Seed Sources
Cucurbit Publications
Costs of Production
Common Names in 15 Languages | Authors:
D. N. Maynard
V. E. Rubatzky
T. C. Wehner, N. V. Shetty, and G.W. Elmstrom
A. Levi
G. J. Hochnuth, E. Kee, T. K. Hartz. F. J. Dainello and J. E. Motes
K. R. Barker and G. J. Holmes
D. J. Hopkins and R. X. Latin
S. E. Webb, D. G. Riley, and G. E. Brust
W. M. Stall and J. W. Shrefler
J. W. Rushing, J. M. Fonseca and A. P. Keinath
E. A. Estes
L. J. Zanoni
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