Mundi-Prensa, the publisher, is a traditional Spanish academic house. Unlike Elsevier or Springer, they have been slow to embrace digital distribution. The book is sold as a high-priced hardcover ($80–$120 USD). For a student in rural Mendoza, Argentina, that is often two months of groceries.

The central thesis of Agustí’s work is the transition of fruit growing from a traditional "collection of techniques" into a rigorous science based on plant physiology, genetics, and ecology. The book aims to provide the necessary knowledge to manipulate the development of fruit trees to meet specific agronomic goals, such as increasing yield and fruit quality. Key Themes and Content

While the book covers the classics like apples, pears, and peaches, Manuel Agustí is particularly renowned for his expertise in (citrus farming). His explanations regarding the specificity of citrus fruiting habits—such

Recent editions of Fruticultura address the lack of winter cold due to global warming. Agustí discusses dormancy-breaking agents (like hydrogen cyanamide or mineral oil) that are now essential in warm winter zones like Southern Spain or California.