Instant Insights: Optimising quality attributes in horticultural products (eBook)

• 1 Introduction
• 2 Genetic diversity of tomato flavour and consumer expectations
• 3 Genes and quantitative trait loci affecting flavour
• 4 Tomato texture
• 5 New approaches to tomato flavour diversity and genetic control
• 6 From MAS to genomic selection for flavour breeding
• 7 Interactions genotype by environment: a tool for breeding good tomatoes
• 8 Future trends
• 9 Conclusion
• 10 Where to look for further information
• 11 References

Chapter taken from: Mattoo, A. and Handa, A. (eds.) Achieving sustainable cultivation of tomatoes, Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing, Cambrdige, UK, 2017, (ISBN 978 1 78676 040 1)

• Chapter 2 - Advances and challenges in strawberry genetic improvement: Chris Barbey and Kevin Folta, University of Florida, USA;
  • 1 Introduction
  • 2 Threats and solutions to sustainable production
  • 3 Post-harvest quality
  • 4 Next steps in genetics
  • 5 High-throughput phenotyping
  • 6 Future trends in research
  • 7 Where to look for further information
  • 8 References

  Chapter taken from: Lang, G. (ed.) Achieving sustainable cultivation of temperate zone tree fruits and berries - Volume 2: Case studies, Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing, Cambrdige, UK, 2019, (ISBN 978 1 78676 212 2)

  • Chapter 3 - Monitoring fruit quality and quantity in mangoes: Kerry Walsh and Zhenglin Wang, Central Queensland University, Australia;
    • 1 Introduction
    • 2 Monitoring harvest maturity: making the decision to pick
    • 3 Monitoring quantity
    • 4 Monitoring ripeness
    • 5 Decision support systems
    • 6 Future trends and conclusion
    • 7 Where to look for further information
    • 8 Acknowledgements
    • 9 References

    Chapter taken from: Galán Saúco, V. and Lu, P. (eds.) Achieving sustainable cultivation of mangoes, Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing, Cambrdige, UK, 2018, (ISBN 978 1 78676 132 3)

    • Chapter 4 - Advances in understanding and improving the nutraceutical properties of cranberries: Oliver Chen, Biofortis Research, Merieux NutriSciences and Tufts University, USA; and Eunice Mah, Biofortis Research, Merieux NutriSciences, USA;
      • 1 Introduction
      • 2 Nutrient composition
      • 3 Health benefits
      • 4 Future directions
      • 5 Conclusion
      • 6 Where to look for further information
      • 7 References

      Chapter taken from: Preedy, V. R. and Patel, V. B. (eds.) Understanding and optimising the nutraceutical properties of fruit and vegetables, Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing, Cambrdige, UK, 2022, (ISBN 978 1 78676 850 6)

      • Chapter 5 - Optimizing plant growth, yield and fruit quality with plant bioregulators: Duane Greene, University of Massachusetts, USA;
        • 1 Introduction
        • 2 Classification of PBRs
        • 3 Application of PBRs
        • 4 Development and maintenance of tree structure
        • 5 Control of vegetative growth
        • 6 Crop load management
        • 7 Influencing flowering and fruit set
        • 8 Pre-harvest application of plant bioregulators
        • 9 Improving fruit appearance and shape
        • 10 References

        Chapter taken from: Lang, G. (ed.) Achieving sustainable cultivation of temperate zone tree fruits and berries - Volume 1: Physiology, genetics and cultivation, Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing, Cambrdige, UK, 2019, (ISBN 978 1 78676 208 5)