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The purpose of books of this series is to describe the scientific principles of the biology and production of major horticultural crops, considered on a world-wide basis. This book considers the vegetable umbelliferae, particularly carrots, celery, fennel, parsley and parsnip. It also provides brief coverage of lesser known vegetable umbelliferae such as coriander, chervil and skirret as well as herbs such as dill, anise, caraway and cumin. All aspects of these crops are covered, from production statistics and botany to breeding, methods of production, pests and diseases, and postharvest handling. The book is aimed at students of horticulture, crop science and food science, as well as professional growers.

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Vince Rubatsky and Philipp Simon, both from the University of California, Davis, along with Carlos Quiros of the University of Wisconsin, have recently written a book providing in-depth information about umbelliferous vegetables. Umbelliferae includes carrots, celery, parsnips and parsley. Compared to other crops, umbelliferous vegetables receive little research attention. That's one of the driving forces behind the three experts deciding to write 'Carrots and Related Vegetable Umbelliferae.' Chapters cover the gamut, from taxonomy to production, harvesting and post-harvest handling. --Grower Vince Rubatsky and Philipp Simon, both from the University of California, Davis, along with Carlos Quiros of the University of Wisconsin, have recently written a book providing in-depth information about umbelliferous vegetables. Umbelliferae includes carrots, celery, parsnips and parsley. Compared to other crops, umbelliferous vegetables receive little research attention. That's one of the driving forces behind the three experts deciding to write 'Carrots and Related Vegetable Umbelliferae.' Chapters cover the gamut, from taxonomy to production, harvesting and post-harvest handling. --Grower Vince Rubatsky and Philipp Simon, both from the University of California, Davis, along with Carlos Quiros of the University of Wisconsin, have recently written a book providing in-depth information about umbelliferous vegetables. Umbelliferae includes carrots, celery, parsnips and parsley. Compared to other crops, umbelliferous vegetables receive little research attention. That's one of the driving forces behind the three experts deciding to write 'Carrots and Related Vegetable Umbelliferae.' Chapters cover the gamut, from taxonomy to production, harvesting and post-harvest handling. --Grower Vince Rubatsky and Philipp Simon, both from the University of California, Davis, along with Carlos Quiros of the University of Wisconsin, have recently written a book providing in-depth information about umbelliferous vegetables. Umbelliferae includes carrots, celery, parsnips and parsley. Comparedto other crops, umbelliferous vegetables receive little research attention. That's one of the driving forces behind the three experts deciding to write 'Carrots and Related Vegetable Umbelliferae.' Chapters cover the gamut, from taxonomy to production, harvesting and post-harvest handling. --Grower

Vince Rubatsky and Philipp Simon, both from the University of California, Davis, along with Carlos Quiros of the University of Wisconsin, have recently written a book providing in-depth information about umbelliferous vegetables. Umbelliferae includes carrots, celery, parsnips and parsley. Compared to other crops, umbelliferous vegetables receive little research attention. That's one of the driving forces behind the three experts deciding to write 'Carrots and Related Vegetable Umbelliferae.' Chapters cover the gamut, from taxonomy to production, harvesting and post-harvest handling. --Grower<br>

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