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Molecular Techniques in Crop Improvement
. Ed(S): Jain, S. Mohan; Brar, D. S.
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Description for Molecular Techniques in Crop Improvement
Hardback. With comprehensive information on the latest techniques of molecular genetics and their applications in crop improvement, this updated second edition discusses the details of molecular markers, QTL mapping, marker-assisted breeding, and molecular cytogenetics. Editor(s): Jain, S. Mohan; Brar, D. S. Num Pages: 772 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSTL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 160 x 236 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1434.
Most of the plant breeding programs aim to increase yield, disease and insect resistance, abiotic stress tolerance and to improve quality characteristics. The value of new plant breeding products and varieties in increasing food production has been demonstrated time and again. To meet growing need of ever increasing human population, we need to enhance food production for sustaining food supply. Furthermore, several biotic and abiotic stresses continue to threaten crop product- ity. Moreover with urbanization, land for cultivation is shrinking and several en- ronment concerns involving excessive use of fertilizers and agro-chemicals, soil and water pollution including water scarcity are ... Read more
Most of the plant breeding programs aim to increase yield, disease and insect resistance, abiotic stress tolerance and to improve quality characteristics. The value of new plant breeding products and varieties in increasing food production has been demonstrated time and again. To meet growing need of ever increasing human population, we need to enhance food production for sustaining food supply. Furthermore, several biotic and abiotic stresses continue to threaten crop product- ity. Moreover with urbanization, land for cultivation is shrinking and several en- ronment concerns involving excessive use of fertilizers and agro-chemicals, soil and water pollution including water scarcity are ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
772
Condition
New
Number of Pages
772
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789048129669
SKU
V9789048129669
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99-15
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