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Marcelo J. . Ed(S): Carena - Cereals (Volume 3) - 9780387722948 - V9780387722948
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Cereals (Volume 3)

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Description for Cereals (Volume 3) hardcover. The objective of this volume is to increase the utilization of useful genetic resources and to raise awareness of the value of plant breeding and biotechnology. These, it argues, should lead to more sustainable crop production and ultimately food security. Editor(s): Carena, Marcelo J. Series Editor(s): Prohens-Tomas, Jaime; Nuez, Fernando; Carena, Marcelo J. Series: Handbook of Plant Breeding. Num Pages: 440 pages, 27 black & white illustrations, 13 colour illustrations, 50 black & white tables, biograp. BIC Classification: TVKC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 30. Weight in Grams: 899.

Agriculture depends on improved cultivars, and cultivars are developed through proper plant breeding. Unfortunately, applied plant breeding programs that are focused on cereal commodity crops are under serious erosion because of lack of funding. This loss of public support affects breeding continuity, objectivity, and, perhaps equally important, the training of future plant breeders and the utilization and improvement of plant genetic resources currently available. Breeding programs should focus not only on short-term research goals but also on long-term genetic improvement of germplasm. The research products of breeding programs are important not only for food security but also for commodity-oriented public ... Read more

The objective of this volume is to increase the utilization of useful genetic resources and increase awareness of the relative value and impact of plant breeding and biotechnology. That should lead to a more sustainable crop production and ultimately food security.

Applied plant breeding will continue to be the foundation to which molecular markers are applied. Focusing useful molecular techniques on the right traits will build a strong linkage between genomics and plant breeding and lead to new and better cultivars. Therefore, more than ever there is a need for better communication and cooperation among scientists in the plant breeding and biotechnology areas. We have an opportunity to greatly enhance agricultural production by applying the results of this research to meet the growing demands for food security and environmental conservation. Ensuring strong applied plant breeding programs with successful application of molecular markers will be essential in ensuring such sustainable use of plant genetic resources.

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Product Details

Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Springer/Sci-Tech/Trade United States
Number of pages
440
Condition
New
Series
Handbook of Plant Breeding
Number of Pages
426
Place of Publication
New York, NY, United States
ISBN
9780387722948
SKU
V9780387722948
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15

About Marcelo J. . Ed(S): Carena
Marcelo Carena is Associate Professor from the Department of Plant Sciences at the North Dakota State University (NDSU), Fargo, ND, USA. Since 1999, Dr. Carena is the Director of the NDSU Corn Breeding and Genetics Program, the most northern public corn research program in North America focused on increasing genetic diversity, drought tolerance, and grain quality in early maturing maize. ... Read more

Reviews for Cereals (Volume 3)
From the reviews: "This volume brings together a panel of international experts in the field to summarize the current state of progress in breeding cereal crops. Chapters describe genetic backgrounds, germplasm and molecular resources, major breeding achievements, and current breeding goals for most of the major cereal crops, excluding oats. … this volume nicely summarizes the current state ... Read more

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