Tropical fruits

The fi rst fi ve chapters deal with the general aspects of the tropical climate, fruit production techniques, tree management and postharvest handling. Subsequent chapters deal with the principal tropical fruit crops that are common in temperate city markets. The information in each fruit chapter deals with taxonomy, varieties, propagation and orchard management, biotic and abiotic problems, variety development and postharvest handling. The information contained should be of use to all readers and students interested in an introductory text on tropical fruit production.