Volume 18, Plant Breeding Reviews - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0471355674 ISBN 13: 9780471355670

Publisher: Wiley, 2000

Synopsis

Plant Breeding Reviews is an ongoing series presenting state-of-the art review articles on research in plant genetics, especially the breeding of commercially important crops. Articles perform the valuable function of collecting, comparing, and contrasting the primary journal literature in order to form an overview of the topic. This detailed analysis bridges the gap between the specialized researcher and the broader community of plant scientists.

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: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0471355674
• ISBN 13: 9780471355670
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 336
• Editor: Janick Jules