| Advances in Plant Breeding Strategies: Nut and Beverage Crops: Volume 4 2019 Edition Contributor(s): Al-Khayri, Jameel M. (Editor), Jain, Shri Mohan (Editor), Johnson, Dennis V. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 3030231119 ISBN-13: 9783030231118 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $189.99 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: January 2020 |
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| BISAC Categories: - Technology & Engineering | Agriculture - General - Science | Life Sciences - Botany - Science | Life Sciences - Genetics & Genomics |
| Dewey: 580 |
| Physical Information: 573 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book examines the development of innovative modern methodologies towards augmenting conventional plant breeding, in individual crops, for the production of new crop varieties under the increasingly limiting environmental and cultivation factors to achieve sustainable agricultural production, enhanced food security, in addition to providing raw materials for innovative industrial products and pharmaceuticals. This Volume 4, subtitled Nut and Beverage Crops, focuses on advances in breeding strategies using both traditional and modern approaches for the improvement of individual plantation crops. Included in Part I, eleven important nut species recognized for their economical and nutritional importance including Almond, Argan, Brazil nut, Cashew nut, Chestnut, Hazelnut, Macadamia, Peanut, Pine nut, Pistachio and Walnut. Part II covers two popular beverage species, coffee and tea. This volume is contributed by 53 internationally reputable scientists from 13 countries. Each chapter comprehensively reviews the modern literature on the subject and reflects the authors own experience. |