| Haploids in Crop Improvement II Contributor(s): Palmer, Constantine E. Don (Editor), Keller, Wilfred A. (Editor), Kasha, Kenneth J. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 3642060730 ISBN-13: 9783642060731 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $208.99 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2010 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Technology & Engineering | Agriculture - General - Science | Biotechnology - Science | Life Sciences - Biochemistry |
| Dewey: 571.6 |
| Series: Biotechnology in Agriculture and Forestry |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (1.04 lbs) 318 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Doubled haploid technology is an important tool for plant breeding. It allows for significant time reduction in the achievement of homozygous breeding lines of value in crop improvement. This volume provides an excellent overview of haploid induction and the application of doubled haploids. The authors emphasize advances made in the understanding of microspore embryogenesis, but treat also advances in gynogenesis and the manipulation of parthenogenetic haploid development. The text contains a thorough discussion of the application of haploidy to the improvement of a number of species from various families, including Brassicaceae, Poaceae, and Solanaceae. The various methods applicable to these species are described in detail. Each chapter contains critical evaluation of the scientific literature and an extensive list of references. This volume is ideally suited for plant breeders, geneticists, and plant cell biologists. |