| Plant Breeding Reviews, Volume 18 Volume 18 Edition Contributor(s): Janick, Jules (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0471355674 ISBN-13: 9780471355670 Publisher: Wiley OUR PRICE: $380.90 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: January 2000 Annotation: 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. 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. The emphasis on this landmark series is on methodology, a fundamental understanding of crop genetics, and applications to major crops. Coverage includes a wide range of crops: row crops, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and trees grown for timber and pulp. Numerous references provide easy, time-saving, and cost-effective access to the primary literature. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Life Sciences - Horticulture - Science | Life Sciences - Botany - Science | Environmental Science (see Also Chemistry - Environmental) |
| Dewey: 631.52 |
| Series: Plant Breeding Reviews |
| Physical Information: 0.86" H x 6" W x 9.18" (1.25 lbs) 336 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Plant Breeding Reviews is an ongoing series presenting state-of-the art review articles on research in plant genetics, especially the breeding of commercially important crops. Articles perform the valuable function of collecting, comparing, and contrasting the primary journal literature in order to form an overview of the topic. This detailed analysis bridges the gap between the specialized researcher and the broader community of plant scientists. |
