The purpose of this book is to offer a comprehensive overview of current research findings on temperate fruits. The authors aim to provide information on the physiology and cultural practices employed in the production of these fruits, as well as future trends in the industry. The book comprises 15 chapters, each focusing on a specific temperate fruit, including apple, pear, apricot, peach, plum, cherry, strawberry, kiwi, almond, olive, hazelnut, pistachio nut, pecan nut, quince, and walnut. In addition to discussing the principles and cultivation practices of these fruits, the book provides practical information on the difficulties faced by farmers and the solutions to these challenges. It covers topics such as the nutritive and medicinal value, origin and distribution, area of cultivation, genus and different species, cytogenetic, botanical description including flowering and fruiting, physiology of flowering, fruit set and development, abiotic factors limiting production, varieties, suitable climate and soil, different methods of propagation including micro-propagation, all aspects of cultivation, insect-pest, diseases and their control, physiological disorder and their control measures, harvesting, yield, post harvest management and storage, value addition, economics of cultivation, trade and marketing, organic cultivation, effect of climate change, and future research thrust of individual crop. The book is intended to serve as a valuable resource for scientists, researchers, students, policy makers, and entrepreneurs, providing information that is easily accessible and transferable.
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