Lettuce, Endive and Chicory

In common with other titles in this series, this volume describes the scientific principles that are the basis of crop production practices. This volume focuses on the leafy salad vegetables of lettuce, endive and chicory. It opens with a review of world production data, crop uses, botany, taxonomy and evolution. It then describes the genetics and breeding of the crop, including cultivar development and germplasm resources. Physiological aspects, such as germination, growth and development, are the discussed. Production methods worldwide, including growing under cover in protected environment are reviewed, before consideration of harvesting and seeds, pests and diseases, and economics and marketing.