This manual provides a basic understanding of growth and fruit development as well as practical considerations on pear culture. Written with Bartlett pear production for California and other Mediterranean climates in mind, pear growers of all varieties worldwide will find the information invaluable.

Sections include: Pear Orchard and Tree Management; Irrigation and Fertilization of Pears; Pest Management in Pears; Postharvest Handling of Pears.