Horticultural Reviews, Volume 48 [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: Gregory L. Reighard xiii
Juan Carlos Melgar, Ksenija Gasic and Ian Warrington

1. Pollination-Induced Changes in the Morphology and Physiology of Dendrobium Orchid Flowers Prior toFertilization: The Roles of Ethylene and Auxin 1

Wouter G. van Doorn and Saichol Ketsa

I. Introduction 2

II. Orchid Flower Structure 3

III. Post-Pollination Effects in Orchids other than Dendrobium 5

IV. Role of Hormones in Orchids other than Dendrobium 6

V. Pollination in Dendrobium 8

VI. Visible Post-Pollination Effects in Dendrobium 13

VII. Role of Hormones in the Visible Post-Pollination Phenomena in Dendrobium 21

VIII. Conclusions 31

Acknowledgment 31

Literature Cited 32

2. Actinidia arguta (Kiwiberry): Botany, Production, Genetics, Nutritional Value, and Postharvest Handling 37
Piotr Latocha, Filip Debersaques and Iago Hale

I. Introduction 39

II. Botany 41

III. Cultivation and Management 54

IV Genetics and Breeding 84