ISBN: 9781528027564 - methods used in breeding asparagus for rust resistance (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 presents a detailed look at methods developed for breeding asparagus to withstand the effects of rust, a disease that has caused severe losses for asparagus growers since the late 19th century. The author, a physiologist involved in the research, describes how plant breeding techniques were applied to asparagus to create a new generation of rust-resistant plants, using a collaborative approach involving growers and experiment stations. The book explores the challenges of breeding for rust resistance, including the need to develop uniform plants, the difficulty in judging resistance, and the complications of the disease's life cycle. It also discusses the importance of understanding the plant's natural resistance mechanisms and the role of environmental factors in disease development. By providing a comprehensive overview of the methods used to breed asparagus for rust resistance, this book offers a valuable resource for plant breeders, farmers, and researchers working to improve agricultural practices and combat the impact of plant diseases. 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.…