Biochemistry of Fruit Ripening [Paperback]

It is over 20 years since the publication of A.c. Hulme's two volume text on The Biochemistry of Fruits and thei.r Products. Whilst the bulk of the information contained in that text is still relevant it is true to say that our understanding of the biochemical and genetic mechIt is over 20 years since the publication of A.c. Hulme's two volume text on The Biochemistry of Fruits and thei.r Products. Whilst the bulk of the information contained in that text is still relevant it is true to say that our understanding of the biochemical and genetic mechIntroduction - G A Tucker; Avocado - G B Seymour and G A Tucker, Banana - G B Seymour; Citrus fruit - E A Baldwin; Exotics - J E Taylor; Grape - A K Kanellis and K A Roubelakis-Angelakis; Kiwifruit - N K Given (deceased); Mango - C Lizada; Melon - G B Seymour and W B McGlasson; Pineapple and papaya - R E Paull; Pome Fruit - M Knee; Soft fruit - K Manning; Stone fruit - C J Brady; Tomato - G Hobson and D Grierson. Index.... the Biochemistry of Fruit Ripening is aimed at all those involved in planning, harvesting, transport and storage of fruit.... to emphasise in particular the advances made in the last 20 years. - Comment; ...400 well documented pages...In summary, this book should allow a researcher or teacher unfamiliar with this area to assemble biochemical information concerning a wide range of individual fruits efficiently - Plant ScienceSpringer Book Archives