Plant Breeding Reviews, Volume 22 - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0471215414 ISBN 13: 9780471215417

Publisher: Wiley, 2002

Synopsis

Plant Breeding Reviews, Volume 22 presents state-of-the-art reviews on plant genetics and the breeding of all types of crops by both traditional means and molecular methods. The emphasis of the series is on methodology, a practical understanding of crop genetics, and applications to major crops.

About this title

Book Description:

Activities surrounding plant germplasm have increased in recent years, and changes in federal programs have prompted questions from people within and outside the government. The present volume addresses the many facets of the NPGS including acquisition through preservation; and evaluation to enhancement. Acidic paper. Annotation(c) 2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

From the Publisher:

Experts present state of the art overviews on important topics on breeding agriculturally and horticulturally significant plants and plant varieties. Examines how to breed plants that not only provide abundant yields but also offer improved resistance to insects and disease with less reliance on costly and environmentally hazardous fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides. Contains the latest information on all areas of plant breeding including major horticultural and field crops and such specialties as nuts, mushrooms and trees grown for timber and pulp.

About this edition

• Publisher: Wiley
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0471215414
• ISBN 13: 9780471215417
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 456
• Editor: Janick Jules