Horticultural Reviews, Volume 44 [Hardcover]

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 ix

Dedication: Cary A. Mitchell xiii
Robert J. Joly

1. Identification of Phytomorphs in the Voynich Codex 1
Arthur O. Tucker and Jules Janick

I. Introduction and Historical Context 4

II. Phytomorph Identification 5

III. Sources and Techniques 58

Acknowledgments 60

Literature Cited 60

2. Urban Agriculture: Environmental, Economic, and Social Perspectives 65
Steve Hallett, Lori Hoagland, and Emily Toner

I. Introduction 66

II. Historical Perspectives 68

III. Global Perspectives 72

IV. The Three Pillars of Sustainability 82

V. New Technologies 98

VI. Urban Agriculture and Food Systems 104

VII. Conclusions 107

Literature Cited 109

3. The Floriculture Vegetative Cutting Industry 121
James E. Faust, John M. Dole, and Roberto G. Lopez

I. Scope of the Industry 123

II. Stock-Plant Production 126

III. Postharvest Handling and Physiology 137

IV. Cutting Management and Propagation 148

V. Case Studies 155

VI. Future Directions 162

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