World Vegetables: Principles, Production and Nutritive Values

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Completely revised and updated, this wide-ranging, comprehensive treatise examines the many different aspects of vegetables from an international perspective. This logically organized text, filled with numerous illustrations, photographs, and tables, begins with and easy-to-read introduction to such topics as: the current role of vegetables as a world food crop, the origin and classification of vegetables, vegetables in human nutrition, and plant toxicants and folklore concerning vegetables. Background material on the basic principles for growing crops and production under adverse conditions are also featured in this section. Much of the material covered in the book focuses on the major and minor vegetables, their origin, taxonomy, botany, physiology, production and post harvest handling, and composition and use. In addition, current world production statistics are provided for many vegetable crops as well as listings of important diseases, insects, and other pest for many family groups. New features of this edition include: Three new chapters covering mushrooms, aquatic vegetables, and herbs and spices, several appendix tables listing vegetables according to family, genus, species, nutritive value, and recommended storage conditions for many vegetables . The introductory chapter offers an excellent background of the role of vegetables for the beginning and advanced students, both in the U.S. and worldwide. The chapters following provide extension professionals, professors, agricultural agencies, commercial growers, and processing and seed industry personnel with a better understanding of individual vegetable species.

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A must have reference........2007-09-02

I had the great priviledge, some years ago, of sitting next to Dr. Rubatzky and Dr. C.M. Rick on a flight from Sacramento to North Carolina to attend an ASHS meeting. I was very fortunate to have both as guest lecturers in my undergraduate classes and to have Dr. Rubatzky sign and dedicate my copy of this book; the culmination of two very distinguished careers. It covers the physiology, production and handling of scores of vegetables. It is the first book I reach for when I want to acquaint myself with a new crop.

The most comprehensive text available on the subject.......1999-09-15

Amazing is the only way to describe the wide range of vegetables covered in this book. It is an excellent reference and well worth the price. I have not seen any other book that covers the botany, physiology and production of so many vegetables so well. Dr. Rubatzky has just recently retired from UC Davis to spend more time with his family. We will all miss his presence on campus; hopefully, he will continue to find the time to write.

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Knott's Handbook for Vegetable Growers, 4th Edition
A helpful reference tool
Fantastic reference work to answer disease&insect problems

Knott's Handbook for Vegetable Growers
Donald N. Maynard , and George J. Hochmuth
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The leading one-stop reference for commercial vegetable growers for more than 50 years

Rooted in tradition, branching out to the future. For more than half a century, Knott's Handbook for Vegetable Growers has provided generations of commercial growers with the most timely, accessible, and useful information available on the subject. The Fifth Edition of this highly regarded horticultural mainstay provides readers with the reliable growing and marketing information they've come to expect, while including new and updated material throughout to maintain its relevance in our ever-changing world.

Filled with valuable information, largely in the form of tables and charts—from hard statistics on vegetable production and consumption to essential information for today's international markets, such as vegetable botanical names and vegetable names in nine languages—Knott's Handbook is part Farmer's Almanac, part encyclopedia, and part dictionary. It also provides detailed, practical specifics on planting rates, schedules, and spacing; soils and fertilizers; methods for managing crop pests; greenhouse vegetable and crop production; insect pest identification; harvesting and storage; and vegetable marketing.

Now available in a new flexible cover designed for ease of use on the desk or in the field, this valuable workhorse features new information on:

World vegetable production
Best management practices
Organic crop production
Food safety
Pesticide safety
Postharvest problems
Minimally processed vegetables
Plus, hundreds of Web site links related to vegetable information

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Be an Expert Farmer with one book.......2007-06-09

Some years ago I used this book to build a very large farming company. I had no experience and little money but in 5 years I was farming 6000 acres of row crop. This book is fantastic. Eventually I had lots of AG engineers on staff, but this was the book that taught me how to monitor them. I recommend it to anyone, from a gardener to a an agribusinessman. It is wonderful and the current edition is great.

Knott's handbook review.......2005-10-19

Very comprehensive but somewhat esoteric. This handbook is not for casual reading, but yields results for specific research. The more the book is consulted, one has a better understanding of how the information is presented. The handbook contains a wealth of material.

Knott's Handbook for Vegetable Growers, 4th Edition.......2005-08-11

I give it five stars. This book, which contains a variety of information from a wide number of sources, is not a "how-to" book. Its information is mostly in table form, so the book's main use is as a reference. Some chapters, such as the one on water and irrigation, contain information I've never seen anywhere else, except in technical publications. The chapter contains line illustrations and descriptions that are accessible to the layman. The chapter on vegetable pests also contains (black and white) line illustrations of the insects. Rather than try to list all the information this book contains, I list the table of contents:

Preface

Part 1: Vegetables and the Vegetable Industry
Botanical Names of Vegetables
Names of Vegetables in Nine Languages
Vegetable Production Statistics
Consumption of Vegetables
Nutritional Composition of Vegetables
Selection of Vegetable Varieties

Part 2: Plant Growing and Greenhouse Vegetable Production
Transplant Production
Plant Growing Containers
Seeds and Seeding
Temperature and Time Requirements
Plant Growing Mixes
Soil Sterilization
Fertilizing Transplants
Plant Growing Problems
Hardening Transplants

Crop Production
Cultural Management
Carbon Dioxide Enrichment
Soilless Culture
Nutrient Solutions
Tissue Composition

Part 3: Field Planting
Temperatures for Vegetables
Scheduling Successive Plantings
Time Required for Seedling Emergence
Seed Requirements
Planting Rates for Large Seeds
Spacing of Vegetables
Precision Seeding
Seed Priming
Vegetative Propagation
Polyethylene Mulches
Row Covers
Windbreaks

Part 4: Soils and Fertilizers
Organic Matter
Soil-Improving Crops
Manures
Soil Texture
Soil Reaction
Salinity
Fertilizers
Fertilizer Conversion Factors
Nutrient Deficiencies
Micronutrients
Fertilizer Distributors

Part 5: Water and Irrigation
Water and Irrigation
Rooting of Vegetables
Soil Moisture
Surface Irrigation
Overhead irrigation
Drip or Trickle Irrigation
Water Quality

Part 6: Vegetable Pests and Problems
Air Pollution
Integrated Pest Management
Pesticide-Use Precautions
Equipment and Application
Nematodes
Diseases
Insects
Wildlife Control
Herbicides
Equipment and Application
Weed-Control Practices
Effectiveness and Longevity of Herbicides

Part 8: Harvesting and Storage
Predicting Harvest Dates and Yields
Cooling Vegetables
Storage Conditions
Chilling and Ethylene Injury
Vegetable Quality
U.S. Standards for Vegetables
Storage Sprout Inhibitors
Containers for Vegetables
Vegetable Marketing

Part 9: Seed Production and Storage
Seed Labels
Seed Germination Tests
Seed Purity and Germination Standards
Seed Production
Seed Yields
Seed Storage

Part 10: Appendix
Sources of Vegetable Information
Sources of Vegetable Seeds
Periodicals for Vegetable Growers
U.S. Units of Measurement
Conversion Factors for U.S. Units
Metric Units of Measurement
Conversion Factors for U.S. and Metric Units
Conversions for Rates of Application
Water and Soil Solution Conversion Factors
Heat and Energy Equivalents and Definitions

Index

A helpful reference tool.......1999-09-23

First published in 1956, this handbook is an indispensable, up-to-date companion both in the field and in the marketplace. Topics include the vegetable industry, greenhouse vegetable production, soils and fertilizers, water, pests, weed control, harvesting, storage, and seed production. Packed with quick-access graphs, tables, charts, and line drawings, the 4th edition offers new information on drip irrigation, seed germination, plant tissue and sap testing, windbreaks, and weed management. It also gives advice on allowable pesticide and herbicide use and on the latest worker protection standards. The appendix contains sources of vegetable information, providers of vegetable seeds, periodicals for vegetable growers, and U.S. units of measurement and the metric conversion factors. A change from the spiral-bound 3rd edition is a sturdy, flexible cover to help hold pages flat.

Fantastic reference work to answer disease&insect problems.......1999-08-24

I use this book as my first reference work to answer disease and insect problems in vegetables for the public. The layout is extremely easy to use. Each section is very clear and concise. This work is also used for establishing small plot research design that is comprable to the large scale production fields. All the information one needs is in this handbook for vegtable trials and for large scale production. There is very little else on the market that is as comprehensive as this publication and as accurate regarding information provided.

Food from Dryland Gardens: An Ecological, Nutritional and Social Approach to Small-Scale Household Food Production

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food from dryland gardens

Food from Dryland Gardens: An Ecological, Nutritional and Social Approach to Small-Scale Household Food Production
David Arthur Cleveland
Manufacturer: Center for People
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ASIN: 096279970X

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food from dryland gardens.......2000-01-13

great book for any gardener interested in learning more about permaculture and sustainable gardening, not just for arid and tropcal zones

Tomatoes (Crop Production Science in Horticulture)

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Tomatoes (Crop Production Science in Horticulture)

Manufacturer: CABI
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ASIN: 0851993966

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In common with other books in this series, this volume describes the scientific principles of the biology and production of a particular horticultural crop. This volume considers tomatoes, one of the most important internationally grown and traded of such crops. All aspects, from taxonomy and genetics, to growing in field and protected environments and to postharvest handling and processing, are covered. The book fills a major gap in the literature and will be essential for students, professional growers and processors.

Sustainable Vegetable Production from Start-Up to Market (Nraes (Series), 104.)

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Sustainable Vegetable Production from Start-Up to Market (Nraes (Series), 104.)
Vernon P. Grubinger
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Vegetarian Gourmet Cookery (101 Productions Series)

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Best-tasting vegetarian recipes ever
Yummy and healthy? Yep, thanks to Alan Hooker
This is one of the BEST cookbooks - vegetarian or other!

Vegetarian Gourmet Cookery (101 Productions Series)
Alan Hooker
Manufacturer: Cole Group
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ASIN: 1564265536

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Vegetarian Gourmet Cookery is a collection of recipes from the famous Ranch House restaurant in Ojai, California.

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Best-tasting vegetarian recipes ever.......2005-11-07

Like the other two reviewers, I bought this cookbook when it first came out and used it til it completely fell apart. And I had the good fortune to live in Santa Barbara, close enough to Ojai to have eaten at Hooker's Ranch House restaurant. I wowed friends and family again and again with dishes that became my favorite classics like Snow White Soup, Mushroom Cutlets and Eggplant Cairo. They are so good, being vegetarian isn't the point of serving them. Here I am today with a beautiful fresh head of cauliflower and the fond memory of Snow White Soup but no recipe. I am SO GLAD I can get another copy...even though this cauliflower won't last til I get the book.

Yummy and healthy? Yep, thanks to Alan Hooker.......2000-03-28

The first Vegetarian Gourmet Cookery, which came out in 1970, has been my constant companion n the kitchen for 30 years. In spite of stains, tatters, rips, a split spine, many missing pages and even mildew, I wouldn't give the book up for anything. I'm delighted there's a new version!

This is one of the BEST cookbooks - vegetarian or other!.......1999-01-29

This cookbook features absolutely outstanding receipes from one of the best restaurants in Southern California (the Ranch House). The receipe for Vegetable curry (Navratan Korma) is better than that in most mainstream Indian cookbooks and, by itself, is worth buying the book for! I have used this for many years and always get compliments on the results.

Cucurbits (Crop Production Science in Horticulture, 6)

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Cucurbits (Crop Production Science in Horticulture, 6)
R. W. Robinson , and D. S. Decker-Walters
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Grown throughout the world, curcurbits include cucumbers, gourds, muskmelons, pumpkins, squashes, and watermelons, and represent one of the most important groups of horticultural food plants. Similar to other volumes in the series, this book gives a scientific introduction to the biology and production of cucurbits in a way that is accessible to non-specialists. It covers production in both greenhouses and in the open field, in both developing and industrialized countries. The book provides a complete and succinct review, suitable for students of horticulture as well as scientifically-inclined growers.

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VERY THOROUGH

Organic Vegetable Production
Margi Lennartson
Manufacturer: Crowood Press, Limited, The
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VERY THOROUGH.......2007-02-09

This is a fantastic book for the established, commercial organic farmer. It however, may confuse or scare the first time explorer. I myself am looking to begin an organic farm, here in Missouri, and would highly reccomend a thorough, but more intimately-set book by Eliot Coleman. "the new organic grower" .

Organic Vegetable Production is a greatly valuable book once established, or furthur informed on the subject...

I highly reccomend it... In a few years it could be worth it's weight in gold!!! Happy readings...

Carrots and Related Vegetable Umbelliferae (Crop Production Science in Horticulture)

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Carrots and Related Vegetable Umbelliferae (Crop Production Science in Horticulture)
V. E. Rubatzky , C. F. Quiros , and P. W. Simon
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ASIN: 0851991297

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This popular series for professional growers, students of horticulture and dedicated amateurs presents the scientific principles underlying the major horticultural crops. Of particular interest to growers throughout North America, this volume is devoted to the vegetable Umbelliferae--carrots, celery, fennel, parsley and parsnip. The book includes brief discussions of some lesser known vegetables, including coriander, chervil and skirret, and of related herbs, including dill, anise, caraway and cumin. Concise and practical, the book covers all aspects of the crops, from production statistics and botany to breeding, methods of production, pests and diseases, and postharvest handling.

Onions and Other Vegetable Alliums (Crop Production Science in Horticulture Series, No 3)

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One of the three books on Alliums you must have.

Onions and Other Vegetable Alliums (Crop Production Science in Horticulture Series, No 3)
J. L. Brewster
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ASIN: 0851987532

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The edible alliums are some of the most ancient cultivated crops and include onions, leeks, shallots garlic and chives. They are grown in most regions of the world, from the subarctic to the humid tropics, although bulb onions are best adapted to production in subtropical and temperate areas. This book introduces the scientific principles that underlie production practices. It begins by discussing the classification, origins, distribution and economic importance of the major food alliums, before considering their structure, genetics and breeding. Chapters then follow on the physiology of crop growth, development and yield, on crop production and on flowering and shoots, and a chapter is devoted to the storage and dormancy of both types. Pests, diseases and weeds are then discussed, before a final chapter on the biochemistry and food science of alliums. The book is written at a level suitable for students of horticulture, crop science and food science, as well as for growers and crop consultants interested in the scientific principles that form the basis of their practice. It also provides a valuable example of how the different disciplines within plant sciences interrelate when applied to particular crops.

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One of the three books on Alliums you must have........2007-09-02

This is one of the best general references regarding onions and other alliums. It should be on your bookshelf right between the Compendium of Onion and Garlic Diseases by Schwartz and Mohan and Allium Crop Science: Recent Advances by Rabinowitch and Currah.

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