| Grain Legumes: Evolution and Genetic Resources Contributor(s): Smartt, J. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0521050529 ISBN-13: 9780521050524 Publisher: Cambridge University Press OUR PRICE: $49.39 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 2008 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Life Sciences - Botany - Technology & Engineering | Agriculture - Agronomy - General - Technology & Engineering | Agriculture - Agronomy - Crop Science |
| Dewey: 633.3 |
| Physical Information: 0.87" H x 6" W x 9" (1.26 lbs) 392 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A wide-ranging survey of all the major grain legumes from their evolution to their potential for further development and improvement as economically important food crops. The book covers the changes that have occurred in the course of plant domestication leading to our present pulse crops and oilseed legume crops. The author also discusses the benefits to be gained from evaluation and improvement of grain legume genetic resources. This is a suitable book for advanced undergraduate courses in plant breeding and postgraduate courses in genetic resource conservation, collection and management. |
