Advances in Fig Research and Sustainable Production
Flaishman, Moshe A (The Volcani Center, Agriculture Research Organization, Israel) / Aksoy, Dr Uygun (formerly Ege University, Turkey)
In recent years, increased consumption has caused fig production to shift to new countries such as Mexico, Brazil, India, and China. However, fig is a challenging fruit crop to grow. It is susceptible to insect pests and diseases as well as injuries from abiotic stress during fruit development and ripening. As a delicate fruit it also requires complicated postharvest procedures and climate change presents additional challenges. Comprising 29 c...