Latin American Blackberries Biology Vol. 3

Latin American Blackberries Biology Vol. 3 is the first comprehensive work dedicated to the highland blackberry species Rubus nubigenus Kunth and Rubus guyanensis Focke—underutilized plants from South America with significant potential for breeding programs, plant repositories, cultivation, and the production of health-related compounds such as antioxidants. These species also yield edible fruits with commercial, medicinal, and ethnobotanical applications. Addressing a critical knowledge gap, this book explores key aspects of Rubus biology, including floral morphology, pollination, fruit and pyrene characteristics, overall plant morphology, genetic diversity, breeding potential, and biogeography. It brings together field observations, newly obtained data, and high-quality photographs that meticulously document the plants and their environments.