Genetic Resources, Chromosome Engineering, and Crop Improvement: - Forage Crops, Vol 5

Zusatztext A specialist(s)! who in most cases was intimately involved in some of the primary research reviewed! treats each crop group within a chapter. ... Chapters dealing with alfalfa! bahiagrass! bermudagrass! birdsfoot trefoil and Brachiaria are particularly comprehensive and present reviews of much of the taxonomy! history of genetic resource use! cytogenetics and breeding in these crop groups. These will serve as useful repositories of research results for forage breeders working with these cropss.-Steven Smith! University of Arizona! School of Natural Resources and the Environment! in African Journal of Range and Forest Science! 2011! 28 (1) Informationen zum Autor Ram J. Singh Klappentext The fifth volume in this landmark series lays out the best paths for improving the yield of forage crops! which are grown to feed livestock. As the first comprehensive book on forage crops in decades! this is the first resource to compile recent advances in genetic analysis and biotechnological methods! including molecular enhancements. Each crop-specific chapter is written by an internationally renowned scientist and covers plant origin! germplasm exploration and maintenance! taxonomy! and germplasm enhancement through chromosome engineering and mutation breeding. This work is certain to become a standard resource for those seeking to develop sustainable agriculture systems. Zusammenfassung Describes various advances in genetic analysis and biotechnological methods, including molecular enhancements. This book covers plant origin, germ plasm exploration and maintenance, taxonomy, and germ plasm enhancement through chromosome engineering and mutation breeding. Inhaltsverzeichnis Landmark Research in Forage Crops. Alfalfa (Medicago sativa ssp. sativa (L.) L. & L). Wheatgrass and Wildrye Grasses (Triticeae). Bahiagrass. Biology! Cytogenetics! and Breeding of Brachiaria. Birdsfoot Trefoil (Lotus corniculatus L.). Clover. Bermudagrass. Ryegrass. Appendix. Index. ...

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• Authors: Ram J. Singh, Ram J. (University of Illinois Singh, Ram J. (Usda-Agricultural Research Service Singh
• Assisted by: Ram J. Singh (Editor), Ram J. (University of Illinois Singh (Editor), Singh Ram J. (Editor)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 15.01.2009
• EAN: 9781420047394
• ISBN: 978-1-4200-4739-4
• No. of pages: 338
• Dimensions: 178 mm x 254 mm x 13 mm
• Series: Genetic Resources Chromosome Engineering & Crop Improvement; Genetic Resources Chromosome Engineering & Crop Improvement
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > Agriculture, horticulture; forestry, fishing, food; SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Genetics & Genomics, Genetic Engineering, Agronomy & crop production, Agronomy and crop production