Origin, Domestication, and Dispersing of Pear (Pyrus spp.)
The pear (Pyrus communis L.) is a typical fruit of temperate regions, having its origin and domestication at two different points, China and Asia Minor until the Middle East. It is the fifth most widely produced fruit in the world, being produced mainly in China, Europe, and the United States. Pear...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2014-01-01
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Series: | Advances in Agriculture |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/541097 |