Horticultural Reviews, Volume 20

Horticultural Reviews presents state-of-the-art reviews on topics in horticultural science and technology covering both basic and applied research. Topics covered include the horticulture of fruits, vegetables, nut crops, and ornamentals. These review articles, written by world authorities, bridge the gap between the specialized researcher and the broader community of horticultural scientists and teachers.

List of Contributors vii

Dedication ix

1. Technologies for Nondestructive Quality Evaluation of Fruits and Vegetables 1
Judith A. Abbott, Renfu Lu, Bruce 1. Upchurch, and Richard Stroshine

2. Texture of Fresh Fruit 121
F. Roger Harker, Robert J. Redgwell, Ian C. Hallett, and Shona H. Murray

3. The Use of Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Plant Science
Miklos Faust, Paul C. Wang, and John Moos

4. Postharvest Technology and Utilization of Almonds 267
Mario Schirra

Subject Index 313

Cumulative Subject Index 315

Cumulative Contributor Index 337

Jules Janick is the James Troop Distinguished Professor of Horticulture at Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN, USA.