Plant Breeding : Principles and Prospects

Hayward, M.D.; Bosemark, N. O.; Romagosa, I. (EDT)

ISBN 10: 0412433907 / ISBN 13: 9780412433900

Editore: Springer, 1993

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Riassunto:

This is the first book in a new series covering all major aspects of plant breeding. "Plant Breeding: Principles and Prospects" has arisen from a series of widely-respected courses held at the Mediterranean Agronomic Institute in Zaragoza in Spain. The book emphasizes the principles of plant breeding and the manner in which the new developing techniques may be integrated into practice and the prospects which these new technologies offer. The book has been carefully edited by Drs Hayward, Romagosa and Bosemark and contains contributors from many senior European experts. The book is divided into sections, each containing several chapters, covering genetic systems and population structure, sources and assessment of variation, manipulation of genetic systems, selection methods, adaptation and specific trait breeding. Much of the information has been used for teaching purposes and the vast wealth of detail within the book means that it is an invaluable reference work for all concerned with the subject of plant breeding, including senior level students, researchers and teachers in plant and agricultural sciences and plant genetics. This book should be of interest to all those involved in plant breeding at all academic levels.

Recensione: The text is supported by many tables diagrams and excellent illustrations together with lists of references. There are good species and subject indexes. - Agricultural Progress.; The main merit of this book ... is to provide up-to-date comprehensive information in an accessible and integrated form for both postgraduate courses and research. This book is an excellent compilation of recent advances in crop improvement, written by 46 experts from 12 countries. ... The chapters are well written and logically organised. I recommend this book to both breeders and biologists working in various areas of plant improvement and wishing to be kept informed in depth about new techniques. - Planzen; ...a well balanced introduction from world authorities on the principles and practice of plant breeding...it should be required reading for all students... - Experimental Agriculture

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Titolo: Plant Breeding : Principles and Prospects
Casa editrice: Springer
Data di pubblicazione: 1993
Legatura: Rilegato
Condizione: As New