Download or read book Blackberries and their Hybrids. Crop Production Science in Horticulture written by Harvey K Hall and published by CABI. This book was released on 2017-10-31 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This practical book provides a comprehensive and accessible overview of all aspects of the commercial production of blackberries and their hybrids, covering plant growth and development, cultivar description and selection, propagation, pruning, soil and water management, postharvest management, economics and marketing, and pest identification and management. Cultivated blackberries are a relatively new crop, but with new cultivars and cultural practices they are now grown and available worldwide. Production regions have expanded internationally due to innovative methods showing much promise and evidence of human health benefits.