Lucas' Anleitung zum Obstbau

Lucas' Guide to Fruit-Growing 33rd revised edition The classic guide for science and everyday practice In this fruit-growing textbook, whether you're a practitioner, student or apprentice, you'll find out everything you need to know about modern fruit-growing. Beginning with the biological basis, you'll find information such as how fruit production can be carried out to protect nature and the environment, and how modern breeding methods are applied. In addition to a description of the individual fruit species, varieties and cultivars, the cultivation systems and growing techniques such as crown management, fruit thinning, soil management, fertilising, irrigation are discussed. Important aspects also include plant protection, harvesting, storing and preparing fruits, as well as quality management and fruit-growing operations worldwide, both in Europe and in Germany.