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Learn how sugarcane can be bred for temperate climates, using diverse germplasm and controlled environments to improve yield and resilience.
The book describes the program at the U.S. Sugarcane Field Laboratory in Houma, Louisiana, and how breeders seek new and desirable traits by crossing, selecting, and backcrossing from a broad gene pool. It covers sources of germplasm, evaluation for disease and insect resistance, cold tolerance, and agronomic value, plus the practical setup of breeding facilities and seed production.
Inside you’ll discover the breeding workflow, from managing parental material in greenhouses to producing true seeds, and how photoperiod and indoor conditions influence flowering and crossing. The text also explains why interspecific hybrids and wild relatives are used to broaden the genetic base and strengthen toughness and adaptability for Temperate Zone growing.
- How germplasm from Saccharum species and related genera is sourced and screened
- Breeding techniques to improve disease resistance, cold tolerance, and agronomic performance
- Facility design and management for indoor flowering, crossing, and seed production
- Genetic concepts behind hybridization and the goal of adaptable, high-yield sugarcane
Ideal for readers interested in plant breeding, sugarcane genetics, and temperate-zone agriculture.
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Guide to Sugarcane Breeding in the Temperate Zone (Classic Reprint)
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the intricacies of sugarcane breeding, a specialized field aimed at developing superior varieties for the temperate climate. The author meticulously describes the techniques employed to produce true seeds, the cornerstone of genetic improvement in sugarcane. The text begins by tracing the historical evolution of sugarcane breeding, highlighting the challenges faced by early breeders in inducing flowering and ensuring high seed set. It goes on to discuss the significance of selecting parental material based on disease resistance, insect tolerance, and cold hardiness. The crux of the book lies in its exploration of advanced breeding techniques, including the use of photoperiod houses and greenhouses to manipulate environmental conditions and promote flowering. The author provides detailed accounts of practices such as air layering and the use of live roots to maintain flowering stalks. The book concludes by emphasizing the profound impact of these techniques on sugarcane breeding, enabling the development of new varieties with enhanced traits for disease resistance, insect tolerance, and adaptability to specific climates. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781390021523_0
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