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From Mediterranean Europe to Chile and from China to Australia chestnut cultivation surface has greatly increased globally over the last several decades. The crop provides solid revenue to growers is resilient to climate change and the fruits are a calorie-dense carbohydrate-rich nut the production of which improves soil and sequesters carbon. However there is a great lack and a great need for technical information on management of old and new chestnut plantations. The Chestnut Handbook shares achievements in chestnut development and cultivation including information on sustainable planning and management of chestnut production from nursery to plantation entomology pathology and ecosystem services. Cultivation techniques of Chinese Japanese and European chestnut species including hybrids are described containing information on over 550 local and commercial cultivars. Beautiful original handmade drawings and technical sheets facilitate accessibility and comprehension of information. FEATURES:• Offers practical easy-to-follow technical solutions for chestnut farming and forestry provides ideas for present and future plantations and management• Contains more than 300 figures published in full color featuring original handmade drawings• Provides information about cultural practices nursery techniques and ecosystem services• Includes a reference list of over 550 local and commercial cultivars of Chinese Japanese and European chestnut species and their hybrids• Presents important information on both major and minor pests and diseases as well as pest diseases and physiological disorders. With the collaboration of more than 30 researchers from internationally renowned institutes professionals and nurserymen this book serves as a technical reference and valuable resource for agronomists forest experts farmers researchers and students of agricultural and forestry sciences. | The Chestnut Handbook Crop & Forest Management
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From Mediterranean Europe to Chile and from China to Australia chestnut cultivation surface has greatly increased globally over the last several decades. The crop provides solid revenue to growers is resilient to climate change and the fruits are a calorie-dense carbohydrate-rich nut the production of which improves soil and sequesters carbon. However there is a great lack and a great need for technical information on management of old and new chestnut plantations. The Chestnut Handbook shares achievements in chestnut development and cultivation including information on sustainable planning and management of chestnut production from nursery to plantation entomology pathology and ecosystem services. Cultivation techniques of Chinese Japanese and European chestnut species including hybrids are described containing information on over 550 local and commercial cultivars. Beautiful original handmade drawings and technical sheets facilitate accessibility and comprehension of information. FEATURES:• Offers practical easy-to-follow technical solutions for chestnut farming and forestry provides ideas for present and future plantations and management• Contains more than 300 figures published in full color featuring original handmade drawings• Provides information about cultural practices nursery techniques and ecosystem services• Includes a reference list of over 550 local and commercial cultivars of Chinese Japanese and European chestnut species and their hybrids• Presents important information on both major and minor pests and diseases as well as pest diseases and physiological disorders. With the collaboration of more than 30 researchers from internationally renowned institutes professionals and nurserymen this book serves as a technical reference and valuable resource for agronomists forest experts farmers researchers and students of agricultural and forestry sciences. | The Chestnut Handbook Crop & Forest Management
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