Springer Breeding Plantation Tree Crops: Temperate Species

Tree species are essential to human needs, yet their long life cycles and environmental sensitivity make breeding for sustainable production a significant challenge. As the global population and industrial demands grow, finding ways to improve yield in optimal, sub-optimal, and marginal areas becomes a global necessity. This book by Springer addresses the complexities of improving both fruit and industrial crops. It covers essential species such as apple, cocoa, mango, citrus, litchi, pear, dates, and coconut. It also examines industrial crops like rubber and tea. The text explores the unique importance of the coconut, often referred to as 'kalpavriksha' or the tree of life, due to its widespread presence across every continent. By focusing on the science of breeding temperate species, this work provides a foundation for understanding how to meet future agricultural and industrial requirements through unified worldwide efforts. It is a valuable resource for those studying botany, plant sciences, and sustainable plantation management.