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This richly illustrated volume describes how somatic hybrids can contribute to the improvement of crops. It comprises 24 chapters dealing with interspecific and intergeneric somatic hybridization and cybridization, providing valuable tools for plant breeders.
List of contents
Section I Cereals.- I.1 Somatic Hybridization Between Hordeum vulgare L. (Barley) and Daucus carota L. (Carrot).- I.2 Cybridization in ryza sativa L. (Rice).- I.3 Somatic Hybridization Between Oryza sativa L. (Rice) and Hordeum vulgare L. (Barley).- I.4 Somatic Hybridization Between Triticum aestivum L. (Wheat) and Haynaldia villosa L..- I.5 Asymmetric Somatic Hybridization Between Triticum aestivum L. (Wheat) and Leymus chinensis (Trin.) Tzvel.- Section II Vegetables and Fruits.- II.1 Somatic Hybridization Between Arabidopsis and Brassica.- II.2 Somatic Hybridization in Asparagus.- II.3 Somatic Hybridization in Cichorium intybus L. (Chicory).- II.4 Cybridization in Citrus unshiu Marc. (Satsuma Mandarin) and C sinensis (L.) Osbeck (Sweet Orange).- II.5 Somatic Hybridization in Cucumis.- II.6 Somatic Hybridization in Diospyros (Persimmon).- II.7 Somatic Hybridization in Ipomoea (Sweet Potato) Species.- II.8 Somatic Hybridization Between Lycopersicon esculentum Mill. (Tomato) and Wild Nontuberous Solanum Species.- II.9 Somatic Hybridization Between Lycopersicon esculentum Mill. (Tomato) and Solanum melongena L. (Eggplant).- II.10 Somatic Hybridization Between Lycopersicon esculentum Mill. (Tomato) and Solanum ochranthum Dun..- II.11 Somatic Hybridization Between Solanum melongena L. (Eggplant) and Solanum sanitwongsei Craib..- II.12 Somatic Hybridization Between Solanum commersonii Dun. and S. tuberosum L. (Potato).- II.13 Somatic Hybridization Between Solanum tuberosum L. (Potato) and Solanum phureja.- Section III Medicinal and Aromatic Plants.- III.1 Somatic Hybridization in Dianthus Species.- III.2 Somatic Hybridization Between Nicotiana sylvestris Speg. & Comes and N. plumbaginifolia Viv,.- III.3 Somatic Hybridization Between Nicotiana tabacum L. (Tobacco) and Atropabelladonna L. (Deadly Nightshade).- III.4 Somatic Hybridization and Cell Grafting in Senecio.- Section IV Legumes/Pasture Crops.- IV.1 Somatic Hybridization Between Medicago sativa L. (Alfalfa) and Lotus corniculatus L. (Birdsfoot Trefoil).- IV.2 Somatic Hybridization Between Medicago sativa L. (Alfalfa) and Medicago falcata L..
Summary
This richly illustrated volume describes how somatic hybrids can contribute to the improvement of crops. It comprises 24 chapters dealing with interspecific and intergeneric somatic hybridization and cybridization, providing valuable tools for plant breeders.
