Honoring: Outstanding leaders in strawberry sciences, I. History, Botany: 20th century advances in the USA, Strawberry growth & development, II. Strawberry Plasticulture: For local growers, Strawberry cultivars for annual production systems, in subtropical Florida, FL production & marketing, Ten years experience with plasticulture strawberries for colder areas, Plasticulture for colder areas - 16 points, Frost protection, Modified "Plasticulture" system in Nova Scotia, Experiences & lessons of a first time plasticulture grower, Renovation, Trickle irrigation, Michigan State strawberry school, California tour, CA production, Rod Koda's Watsonville Strawberry Ranch, Organics, NASGA, III. Pests, Weeds, Disease: Insect & mite management, Integrated management for strawberry diseases in winter fruit production areas, Genetically engineered strawberries, Honey bees deliver beneficial fungi, increasing yield, Nutrient deficiencies, Dogs & electric fencing protect strawberries, Managing weeds, Implements for weed control, Food safety, IV. Perennial Strawberry Culture: Production & marketing, Cultivars, Future of perennial matted row vs. annual plasticulture, Jim Lewerer takes berries to traffic, The Bauer Berry Farm, Brown's Berry Farm, "Off beat trap", V. Protected Strawberry Culture: Greenhouse, Lay-flat bag culture in Florida, Protected cultivation & substrate growing system in Central Europe, Use of cold-stored strawberry plants, VI. Harvesting, (Handling &) Processing, VII. Direct Marketing, PYO, Costs: PYO Tips, Innovative ideas, Estimated production costs in New Jersey, Estimated budget in midwest USA, VIII. Foreign production Areas: Mexico, South America, Spain, Mediterranean countries.  

Norman F Childers, 2003, 246 p, color photos, soft.  $55.00