Isbn: 9781334543838 - a professor's story of hybrid corn (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating history of hybrid corn, a revolutionary development in agriculture that has transformed food production. The author, who played an active role in its development, takes the reader on a journey through the groundbreaking research that laid the foundation for this innovation. Discover how scientists like Shull and East, working independently, paved the way for the widespread adoption of hybrid corn. Learn about the intricate methods of inbreeding, crossbreeding, and the genetic principles underlying hybrid vigor. The book explores the practical challenges faced by early corn breeders and the ingenious solutions they devised to overcome them. From the initial development of inbred lines to the eventual widespread use of double crosses, this book reveals the steps that led to the production of hybrid seed corn and the dramatic increase in yield it made possible. The author skillfully intertwines scientific discoveries with the historical context of their time, offering a captivating account of how this innovation emerged and changed the world of agriculture. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…