| Broadening the Genetic Bases of Crop Production Contributor(s): Cooper, H. D. (Author), Hodgkin, Toby (Author), Spillane, Charlie (Author) |
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ISBN: 0851994113 ISBN-13: 9780851994116 Publisher: Cabi OUR PRICE: $264.34 Product Type: Hardcover Published: January 2001 Annotation: This book focuses on the previously neglected interface between the conservation of plant genetic resources and their utilization. Only through utilization can the potential value of conserved genetic resources be realized. However, as this book shows, much conserved germplan has to be subjected to long term pre-breeding and genetic enhancement before it can be used in plant breeding programs. The authors explore the rationale and approaches for such pre-breeding efforts as the basis for broadening the genetic bases of crop production. Examples from a range of major food crops are presented and issues are analyzed by leading authorities from around the world. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Life Sciences - Genetics & Genomics - Science | Life Sciences - Botany |
| Dewey: 333.953 |
| LCCN: 00044455 |
| Series: Cabi |
| Physical Information: 1.25" H x 7.14" W x 9.88" (2.20 lbs) 480 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book focuses on the previously neglected interface between the conservation of plant genetic resources and their utilization. Only through utilization can the potential value of conserved genetic resources be realized. However, as this book shows, much conserved germplan has to be subjected to long term pre-breeding and genetic enhancement before it can be used in plant breeding programs. The authors explore the rationale and approaches for such pre-breeding efforts as the basis for broadening the genetic bases of crop production. Examples from a range of major food crops are presented and issues are analyzed by leading authorities from around the world. |