| Plant Breeding Reviews, Volume 31 Contributor(s): Janick, Jules (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0470387629 ISBN-13: 9780470387627 Publisher: Wiley OUR PRICE: $380.90 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: December 2008 Annotation: Plant Breeding Reviews presents state-of-the-art reviews on plant genetics and the breeding of all types of crops by both traditional means and molecular methods. Many of the crops widely grown today stem from a very narrow genetic base; understanding and preserving crop genetic resources is vital to the security of food systems worldwide. The emphasis of the series is on methodology, a fundamental understanding of crop genetics, and applications to major crops. It is a serial title that appears in the form of one or two volumes per year. Typical articles from recent volumes include: Genetic Markers and Plant Genetic Resource Management Long Term Pollen Storage Breeding Perennial Rye Genetics of Wheat-Rust Interaction Origin, Evolution and Breeding of the Grapefruit Plant Anti-fungal Proteins Utilization of Exotic Maize Germplasm Breeding Wild Rice |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Technology & Engineering | Agriculture - Agronomy - Crop Science - Science | Life Sciences - Horticulture - Technology & Engineering | Agriculture - Forestry |
| Dewey: 631.5 |
| Series: Plant Breeding Reviews |
| Physical Information: 1.2" H x 6.1" W x 9.3" (1.55 lbs) 432 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Plant Breeding Reviews presents state-of-the-art reviews on plant breeding and genetics covering horticultural, agronomic and forestry crops, incorporating both traditional and molecular methods. The contributions are authored by world authorities, anonymously reviewed, and edited by Professor Jules Janick of Purdue University, USA. The series is an indispensible resource for crop breeders, plant scientists, and teachers involved in crop improvement and genetic resources. Initiated in 1983, Plant Breeding Reviews is published in the form of one or two volumes per year. Recently published articles include:
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