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Genetics and Genomics of Rosaceae
. Ed(S): Folta, Kevin M.; Gardiner, Susan E.
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hardcover. This is the first book on Rosaceae genomics. It covers progress in recent genomic research among the Rosaceae, grounding this firmly in the historical context of genetic studies and in the application of genomics technologies for crop development. Editor(s): Folta, Kevin M.; Gardiner, Susan E. Series: Plant Genetics and Genomics: Crops and Models. Num Pages: 653 pages, 42 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PST. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1254.
The Rosaceae Family is represented by approximately 3,000 species of diverse plants, primarily con?ned to temperate climates. The family has a rich variety of architectural forms and contains herbaceous, tree and shrub species. Many family members are readily recognizable because of their edible seasonal fruits that are prized for their unique ?avors, colors and nutritious properties (e.g. apple, str- berry, raspberry, pear, cherry, plum, apricot, pear), as well as familiar ornamentals (e.g. roses) and nuts (e.g. almonds). Today's rosaceous cultivars have been derived from centuries of careful sel- tion and breeding, using a palette of some of evolution's most curious ... Read more
The Rosaceae Family is represented by approximately 3,000 species of diverse plants, primarily con?ned to temperate climates. The family has a rich variety of architectural forms and contains herbaceous, tree and shrub species. Many family members are readily recognizable because of their edible seasonal fruits that are prized for their unique ?avors, colors and nutritious properties (e.g. apple, str- berry, raspberry, pear, cherry, plum, apricot, pear), as well as familiar ornamentals (e.g. roses) and nuts (e.g. almonds). Today's rosaceous cultivars have been derived from centuries of careful sel- tion and breeding, using a palette of some of evolution's most curious ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Springer United States
Number of pages
653
Condition
New
Series
Plant Genetics and Genomics: Crops and Models
Number of Pages
636
Place of Publication
New York, NY, United States
ISBN
9780387774909
SKU
V9780387774909
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