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World production of citrus fruits continues an upward trend. Total world citrus production in 1961 amounted to about 24 MMT (69% oranges, 11 % tangerines, 11% lemons and limes, and 9% grapefruit) and is projected in 1990 at about 71 MMT (69% oranges, 14% tangerines, 10% lemons and limes, and 7% grape fruit). More than 125 countries and territories produce some type of citrus fruit; however, nearly 70% of the world total (54 MMT) in 1983 was accounted for by the ten largest producers, viz., United States (22.2%), Brazil (18.6%), Japan (6.6%), Spain (5.5%), Italy (4.8%), Mexico (4.0%), Argentina (2.8%), Israel (2.6%), Turkey (2.6%), and Egypt (1.8%). In 1983, about 60% of world citrus production was consumed in fresh form. During the 1960s and 1970s, fresh consumption increased at an average rate of about 4% per year; however, projections for the 1980s and 1990s show an annual average rate of only 2%. Countries differ in the utilization of their citrus crop. As an example, Mediterranean Basin countries use 80% of their production in fresh form, whereas the two largest citrus producers, the United States and Brazil, use less than 40% of their production in fresh form. The Mediterranean Basin countries are also the largest exporters of fresh citrus, accounting for about 75% of the world total. The major fresh citrus fruits exported in 1981 were oranges, (58%), tangerines (15%), lemons and limes (15%), and grapefruit (12%).
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The Green Bible for packers and growers, this book calls itself. What do those guys in Florida know about fresh citrus fruits, you ask? Florida may be the 800-pound gorilla of processed citrus, but California produced 68 percent of the domestic fresh citrus crop in the 2005 6 year, and Florida only a modest 23 percent; processing accounted for 90 percent of the Sunshine State s tonnage. Sadly, two serious diseases, canker and greening, now are endemic in Florida, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture doesn t allow Florida fresh citrus to be shipped to other major citrus-growing states. Nevertheless, Florida still sells a lot of table citrus, and is the largest producer of fresh grapefruits and mandarins, so its industry has developed abundant expertise.
Florida specialists predominate among the 40 contributors to Fresh Citrus Fruits, but there are also a few from California, and an all-star foreign contingent. Will Wardowski, the lead editor of both the original version and this second edition of this book, came to know many of these experts, as well as citrus scientists worldwide, in a distinguished career with the University of Florida s Citrus Research and Education Center in Lake Alfred. After retiring a few years ago, he has continued
to maintain Florida Science Source, a publisher and bookseller, as the best source for books on citrus. Most notably, it s the United States distributor for James Saunt s Citrus Varieties of the World, a truly indispensable tome for citrus lovers.
Fresh Citrus Fruits falls into a somewhat different category, being intended
primarily for citrus packers, growers and students, so many of the 21 chapters cover industry-related topics such as maturity and grade standards, transportation to the packinghouse, and degreening, etc. Many of these chapters have been substantially revised since the fi rst edition appeared in 1986, and 26 color plates, mostly illustrating citrus fruit diseases and disorders, have
been added. Two new chapters, on Food Safety Programs, and Organic Fresh Fruit,
also appear.
The book, nicely bound and printed, offers a wealth of information that will be
of interest for small producers, backyard growers and even consumers, if they re
citrus enthusiasts. Particularly fascinating are the sections surveying citrus production in individual countries, including China, Japan, Spain, Israel and South Africa. Ever wonder what kind of mandarins China produces, or where limes are grown in Mexico? These chapters, each by authoritative specialists, provide information not easily available elsewhere. My only regret is that that the new edition no longer has a section on Brazil, the world s leading citrus producer.
Small growers might be interested in the chapter on Production Practices that
Infl uence Fresh Fruit Quality, which summarizes a huge amount of information
about climate, rootstocks, fertilization, irrigation etc.
The first edition, published by Avi,has long been out of print and hard to find; it does have some material not in the second edition, so if you have a copy, don t give it up when you buy the new edition. --By David Karp in Calif. Rare Fruit Growers, Fruit Gardner, Vol. 39, No. 3, May & June 2007
Florida specialists predominate among the 40 contributors to Fresh Citrus Fruits, but there are also a few from California, and an all-star foreign contingent. Will Wardowski, the lead editor of both the original version and this second edition of this book, came to know many of these experts, as well as citrus scientists worldwide, in a distinguished career with the University of Florida s Citrus Research and Education Center in Lake Alfred. After retiring a few years ago, he has continued
to maintain Florida Science Source, a publisher and bookseller, as the best source for books on citrus. Most notably, it s the United States distributor for James Saunt s Citrus Varieties of the World, a truly indispensable tome for citrus lovers.
Fresh Citrus Fruits falls into a somewhat different category, being intended
primarily for citrus packers, growers and students, so many of the 21 chapters cover industry-related topics such as maturity and grade standards, transportation to the packinghouse, and degreening, etc. Many of these chapters have been substantially revised since the fi rst edition appeared in 1986, and 26 color plates, mostly illustrating citrus fruit diseases and disorders, have
been added. Two new chapters, on Food Safety Programs, and Organic Fresh Fruit,
also appear.
The book, nicely bound and printed, offers a wealth of information that will be
of interest for small producers, backyard growers and even consumers, if they re
citrus enthusiasts. Particularly fascinating are the sections surveying citrus production in individual countries, including China, Japan, Spain, Israel and South Africa. Ever wonder what kind of mandarins China produces, or where limes are grown in Mexico? These chapters, each by authoritative specialists, provide information not easily available elsewhere. My only regret is that that the new edition no longer has a section on Brazil, the world s leading citrus producer.
Small growers might be interested in the chapter on Production Practices that
Infl uence Fresh Fruit Quality, which summarizes a huge amount of information
about climate, rootstocks, fertilization, irrigation etc.
The first edition, published by Avi,has long been out of print and hard to find; it does have some material not in the second edition, so if you have a copy, don t give it up when you buy the new edition. --By David Karp in Calif. Rare Fruit Growers, Fruit Gardner, Vol. 39, No. 3, May & June 2007
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- PublisherSpringer
- Publication date1986
- ISBN 10 0870555197
- ISBN 13 9780870555190
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number1
- Number of pages571
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: None. Signed on the title page by all three editors; not personalized to anyone. Number line in the work reads as follows: 16 15 14 13 12 11 19 9 8 7 6 5 4 3. The book is a treatise on citrus fruits that are destined for fresh markets. This is anything but a simple process as the list of over 40 contributors of articles indicates. 571 pages, including an index. Covers are green with sharp black lettering on the spine and front cover. Volume is protected in a clear archival quality cover, that is easily removed if desired! Available for immediate shipment, carefully packed in a sturdy box. Signed by All Three Editors. Seller Inventory # 000243
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