Selection Methods in Plant Breeding

Bos, Izak/ Caligari, Peter

ISBN 10: 1402063695 / ISBN 13: 9781402063695

Editore: Springer Verlag, 2008

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2nd edition. 461 pages. 9.25x6.00x1.25 inches. In Stock.

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• Titolo: Selection Methods in Plant Breeding
• Editore: Springer Verlag
• Data di pubblicazione: 2008
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1402063695
• ISBN 13: 9781402063695
• Rilegatura: Hardcover
• Edizione: seconda edizione
• Condizione: Brand New

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Written for plant breeders, researchers and post-graduate students, this excellent new book provides a comprehensive review of the methods and underlying theoretical foundations used for selection in plant breeding programs. The authors review basic elements of population and quantitative genetic theory, moving on to consider in a unique way the tackling of the problems presented by soil heterogeneity and intergenotypic competition when selecting quantitative characters.

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Written for plant breeders, researchers and post-graduate students, this book provides a comprehensive review of the methods and underlying theoretical foundations used for selection in plant breeding programmes. The authors review basic elements of population and quantitative genetic theory, and consider in a unique way the tackling of the problems presented by soil heterogeneity and intergenotypic competition when selecting quantitative characters.

The efficacy of different methods with regard to developing new varieties of crops are discussed for different modes of reproduction.

This work provides a sound basis for informed decision making within the process of a selection programme.