Horticultural Reviews, Volume 45 [Hardcover]

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.

Contributors ix

Dedication: Jules Janick xiii
Ian Warrington

1. The Flowers of Fragaria × ananassa: Morphology, Response to Photoperiod, and Genetics of Induction 1
Andrew Petran and Emily Hoover

I. Introduction 2

II. Strawberry Growth, Reproduction, and Commercial Management 2

III. Inflorescence Architecture 13

IV. Genetics of Flower Induction 16

V. Conclusions 26

Literature Cited 27

2. Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS): An Emerging Technology for Horticulture 33
James A. Robbins

I. Introduction 35

II. Aircraft 36

III. Sensors and Data Processing 42

IV. Horticultural Applications 52

V. Challenges 61

VI. Conclusions 64

Literature Cited 64

3. Leaf Blackening: A Serious Impediment to Long‐Term Cold Storage, Transport, and Extended Vase Life in Protea Cut Flowers 73
Eleanor W. Hoffman, Waafeka Vardien, Gerard Jacobs, and Nicole E. Windell

I. Introduction 74

II. Variation in Expression of Leaf Blackening 76

III. Physiological Causes lĂ$