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The Chestnut Handbook

By Alberto Alma

The Chestnut Handbook

By Alberto Alma

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From Mediterranean Europe to Chile and from China to Australia, chestnut cultivation surface has greatly increased globally over the last several decades. The crop provides solid revenue to growers, is resilient to climate change and the fruits are a calorie-dense, carbohydrate-rich nut, the production of which improves soil and sequesters carbon. However, there is a great lack and a great need for technical information on management of old and new chestnut plantations.
The Chestnut Handbook shares achievements in chestnut development and cultivation including information on sustainable planning and management of chestnut production from nursery to plantation, entomology, pathology, and ecosystem services. Cultivation techniques of Chinese, Japanese, and European chestnut species including hybrids are described containing information on over 550 local and commercial cultivars. Beautiful original handmade drawings and technical sheets facilitate accessibility and comprehension of information.
FEATURES:
• Offers practical, easy-to-follow, technical solutions for chestnut farming and forestry, provides ideas for present and future plantations and management
• Contains more than 300 figures published in full color featuring original handmade drawings
• Provides information about cultural practices, nursery techniques and ecosystem services
• Includes a reference list of over 550 local and commercial cultivars of Chinese, Japanese, and European chestnut species and their hybrids
• Presents important information on both major and minor pests and diseases as well as pest diseases and physiological disorders.
With the collaboration of more than 30 researchers from internationally renowned institutes, professionals and nurserymen this book serves as a technical reference and valuable resource for agronomists, forest experts, farmers, researchers and students of agricultural and forestry sciences.
Product details
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
378
Release Date:
2019-12-04
Publication Date:
2019-12-02
Publisher:
CRC Press
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
1138334022
ISBN13:
9781138334021
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
731 g
Height:
161 cm
Width:
240 cm
Thickness:
25 cm
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