Springer Breeding Plantation Tree Crops: Temperate Species - Springer

Tree species are vital to meeting global human needs, yet breeding them for sustainable production remains challenging due to their long life cycles and environmental sensitivity. This comprehensive guide addresses the urgent demand for improved plantation tree crops across temperate regions, covering essential species including apple, pear, citrus, litchi, mango, cocoa, dates, and coconut, alongside industrial crops such as rubber and tea. The book explores strategies for enhancing yield in optimal, sub-optimal and marginal growing areas, providing unified worldwide approaches to breeding and cultivation. With growing populations and expanding industries placing unprecedented pressure on agricultural systems, this Springer publication offers critical knowledge for developing resilient, high-yielding tree varieties that meet both current production demands and future sustainability requirements, making it an indispensable resource for agronomists, breeders and agricultural scientists working with temperate plantation systems.