| Genetics, Genomics and Breeding of Sunflower Contributor(s): Hu, Jinguo (Editor), Seiler, Gerald (Editor), Kole, C. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1578086760 ISBN-13: 9781578086764 Publisher: CRC Press OUR PRICE: $237.50 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: April 2010 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Gardening | Flowers - General - Science | Life Sciences - Botany - Technology & Engineering | Agriculture - General |
| Dewey: 635.933 |
| LCCN: 2009039713 |
| Physical Information: 1.3" H x 6.1" W x 9.1" (1.45 lbs) 372 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The sunflower has fascinated mankind for centuries. The oilseed sunflower contributes approximately ten percent of the world's plant-derived edible oil and the confection type sunflower holds a considerable share of the directly consumed snacks market. In addition, sunflower is also grown as an ornamental for cut flowers, as well as in home gardens. We are now embarking on the age of genomics which will expedite the process of genetic improvement of crops. There has been an explosion of information on genetic markers, DNA sequences, and genomic resources for most major food crops including sunflower. This volume is intended to bridge traditional research with modern molecular investigations on sunflower. |
