Written in easy-to-read, non-technical language, this manual is the perfect field application guide. Inside you’ll find the professionalism, expertise and science-based answers you’ve come to expect from the University of California. Chapters include: An industry overview; A detailed description of prune biology Information on understanding soils, varieties, irrigation and fertilization; Pest management techniques; A lesson on harvest and postharvest management.

The breadth of expertise and knowledge contained in the 320 pages of this manual, along with the more than 300 photos and 56 colour illustrations make this one of the most comprehensive prune production manuals in the world.