| Micropropagation of Woody Trees and Fruits 2003 Edition Contributor(s): Jain, S. M. (Editor), Ishii, K. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1402011350 ISBN-13: 9781402011351 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $208.99 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: April 2003 Annotation: The key technology for biomass production of woody species is propagation via micropropagation. Recent development of in vitro culture techniques has made it possible to commercially propagate useful trees, both forest and fruit trees. In this book comprehensive information is provided on micropropagation of economically important forest and fruit trees, which is usually available in scattered literature. Topics cover a wide range, from tropical forest and fruit trees for paper or food supply, to Prunus species for local craft bark production. Micropropagation of Fagus, Eucalyptus, Acacia, Aegle and fruit trees such as grapevine, bananas, apples, avocado, papaya, pistachio, olive, kiwifruit, litchi, and tea is described. General subjects on light quality, arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, pathogen elimination, molecular markers, bioreactor, photoautotrophism, thin cell layer and in vitro germplasm conservation are also described. We are convinced that such contents are extremely useful to researchers and students. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Technology & Engineering | Agriculture - Forestry - Science | Life Sciences - Botany - Science | Life Sciences - Biochemistry |
| Dewey: 572 |
| LCCN: 2002043465 |
| Series: Forestry Sciences |
| Physical Information: 1.57" H x 7.22" W x 9.12" (3.60 lbs) 840 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Global warming, environmental changes, water shortage, and sustainable development are the most up-to-date issues, which have challenged mankind. Researchers worldwide are engaged in addressing some of these problems, including reduction in carbon dioxide accumulation, and enrichment of perennial woody species on the terrestrial ecosystem. About 12 million hectares of the world's forests disappear every year. By 2025, the world population will reach 7. 5 billion, and the forest area will be reduced to well below 50 % of the current area. Reforestation is an important to prevent the loss of forest resources including timber, biodiversity and water resources. Therefore, subsequent volume of reforestation over the deforested land should be followed to safeguard the forests and maintain its size, which will require a continuous supply of planting material. Similarly fruit trees, including tropical and subtropical fruit trees, are consumed both as fresh and in the processed form including juices, beverages, and dried fruits. They are an important source of nutrition e. g. rich in vitamins, sugars, aromas and flavour compounds, and raw material for food processing industries. The production, cultivation and maintenance of tree species provide highly sustainable production systems that conserve soils, microenvironment and biodiversity. Fruit trees have longjuvenile periods and large tree size. In many fruit trees e. g. avocado and others controlled crosses are difficult to make due to massive fruit drop. |