The European or Mediterranean cultivated olive (Olea europaea L., subsp. europaea, var. europaea) is an ancient crop notable for its early domestication. Today, hundreds of olive varieties are grown to produce high-quality fruit for oil and table olives for human consumption. Over the last 30 years, the olive industry has undergone profound innovation due to scientific and technical advances, particularly in genomics, breeding, orchard management, mechanization and agro-ecology. Not all th...

Reviews the latest research on the advances in IPM strategies for insect and disease control in horticultural cropsHighlights the challenges of using alternative methods of control successfully in IPM programmes (e.g. biopesticides, bioprotectants, biostimulants)Provides examples of the practical implementation of IPM strategies to an array of horticultural crops (cucurbits, tomatoes, potatoes, cabbage, cauliflower) in differing environments (greenhouses, protecte...

Comprehensive review of each step in the value chain for mango cultivation, from breeding new varieties to post-harvest storageCoverage of advances in mango genetics and understanding genetic diversityStrong focus on understanding and preventing post-harvest losses

Comprehensive review of the effectiveness of particular agroforestry practices, from riparian forest buffers and filter strips, windbreaks and contour buffers to alley cropping, silvopasture and forest farmingSummarises current research on ecosystem services delivered by agroforestry, from promoting biodiversity and soil health to water quality and managementAssesses research on best practice in tree planting and management as well as optimising agroforestry produ...

Brings together some of the world’s leading experts on the breeding and cultivation of particular fruitsComprehensive coverage of key stone, pome and berry fruitsReviews key advances across the value chain for particular crops that collectively optimise sustainable production

La collection « Elsevier Traités » met à disposition des praticiens des ouvrages de référence sur une discipline, faisant état des avancées scientifiques validées, aussi bien pour la compréhension des pathologies que pour leur prise en charge diagnostique et thérapeutique. L'imagerie cardiovasculaire a pris une place centrale dans le diagnostic et la prise en charge des patients souffrant d'affections cardiovasculaires. L'échocardiographie dans ses différentes modalités, la médecine nucléa...