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Broadening the Genetic Bases of Crop Production
. Ed(S): Cooper, H. D.; Spillane, C.; Hodgkin, T.
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Description for Broadening the Genetic Bases of Crop Production
hardcover. This text focuses on the interface between the conservation of plant genetic resources and their utilization. It seeks to show that much conserved germplan has to be subjected to long-term pre-breeding and genetic enhancement before it can be used in plant breeding programmes. Editor(s): Cooper, H. D.; Spillane, C.; Hodgkin, T. Num Pages: 480 pages, Illustrations, 1 map. BIC Classification: PSAK; PSTL; TVK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 25. Weight in Grams: 975.
This book focuses on the previously neglected interface between the conservation of plant genetic resources and their utilization. Only through utilization can the potential value of conserved genetic resources be realised. However, as this book shows, much conserved germplasm has to be subjected to long-term pre-breeding and genetic enhancement before it can be used in plant breeding programmes.The authors explore the rationale and approaches for such pre-breeding efforts as the basis for broadening the genetic bases of crop production. Examples from a range of major food crops are presented and issues analysed by leading authorities from around the world.
This book focuses on the previously neglected interface between the conservation of plant genetic resources and their utilization. Only through utilization can the potential value of conserved genetic resources be realised. However, as this book shows, much conserved germplasm has to be subjected to long-term pre-breeding and genetic enhancement before it can be used in plant breeding programmes.The authors explore the rationale and approaches for such pre-breeding efforts as the basis for broadening the genetic bases of crop production. Examples from a range of major food crops are presented and issues analysed by leading authorities from around the world.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publisher
CABI Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
480
Condition
New
Publication date
2001
Number of Pages
480
Place of Publication
Wallingford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780851994116
SKU
V9780851994116
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Ref
99-50
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