I. Botany A. Introduction to family and brief description B. Important genera and species - brief discussion C. Areas of origin, distribution II. Ecological requirement A. Soil B. Climate 1.

Rainfall 2. Temperature 3. Light III. General characteristics A. Tree B. Flowers C. Flower Induction, pollination and fruit set: 1. Natural pollination; 2.

Floral induction and fruit set by chemicals D. Fruit: 1. Morphology; 2. Growth and development IV. Cultivar Development A. Genetics and Cytogenics B. Problems in breeding C. Selection and evaluation D.

Major cultivars V. Cultural Practices A. Propagation and nursery management: 1. Sexual; 2. Asexual B. Field preparation C. Transplanting and spacing D. Irrigation practices E.

Pruning F. Fertilization G. Pest management: 1. Diseases; 2. Insect pests H. Weed management I. Orchard protection - Windbreaks VI. Harvesting and Postharvest Handling A.

Harvesting B. Post harvest treatments C. Marketing VII. World Production and Utilization A. World production B. Utilization, including nutritional principles.