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Progress in Plant Breeding—1
- 1st Edition - October 2, 2013
- Editor: G.E. Russell
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 1 - 4 8 3 1 - 0 6 4 1 - 0
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 1 - 4 8 3 1 - 0 0 0 7 - 4
Progress in Plant Breeding 1 is a collection of review articles that aim to critically assess progress in different major crops, not only in the aspect of variety production, but… Read more
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Request a sales quoteProgress in Plant Breeding 1 is a collection of review articles that aim to critically assess progress in different major crops, not only in the aspect of variety production, but also across all the related disciplines. The book covers topics such as dwarfing genes in wheat; sugar-beet breeding; development of grain-protein crops; and the breeding programs of the International Potato Center. Also covered in the book are topics such as the development of bird resistance of soghum and maize; advances in the breeding of chickpeas; and breeding rice for disease resistance. The text is recommended for botanists and agriculturists who would like to know more about the advances in plant breeding and how it is improving crops.
Contents
Preface
List Of Contributors
1 Dwarfing Genes In Wheat
Introduction
Brief History of Dwarfing Genes in Wheat Breeding
The Genetics of Dwarfism in Wheat
Pleiotropic Effects of Dwarfing Genes
Interactions Involving RHT Genes
Conclusions
References
2 Sugar-Beet Breeding in the United States
Introduction
History Of Sugar-Beet Culture and Breeding in the US
Breeding Objectives and Methods
Variety Testing and Adoption
Seed Production
Co-Operation in Breeding and Research
Looking Ahead
References
3 Genetic Improvement of Grain Protein Crops—Achievements and Prospects
Introduction
World Production of Protein Crops
Methods of Genetic Improvement
Improvement in Yield and Quality
Conclusion
References
4 Cassava Breeding: A Decade Of Progress From International Programs
Introduction
Germplasm Resources in the Genus Manihot
Cytogenetics of Manihot Species
Germplasm Collection and Conservation
Flowering Behavior, Hybridization Techniques and Seed Management
Breeding Strategies
The Physiological Basis of High Yield
Breeding for Root Quality
Breeding for Tolerance of Stress
Breeding for Resistance to Diseases And Pests
Germplasm Distribution and Multiplication
An Assessment of Progress In Breeding
References
5 The Breeding Program at the International Potato Center (CIP)
Introduction
Biotic and Abiotic Yield Constraints Affecting the Potato
Breeding Program Objectives
Breeding Resources
Breeding Program Organization
Transfer of Genetic Materials to Developing Countries
Use of CIP's Improved Germplasm By Developing Countries
References
6 A Review of Oil-Palm Breeding
Introduction
Genetic and Physiological Studies
Interspecific Hybrids Between E. Guineensis and E. Oleifera
Breeding Strategy
Genetic Resources
Vegetative Reproduction
References
7 Field Evaluation Of Drought Response in Small-Grain Cereals
Introduction
Defining Drought Resistance
Quantifying Drought Resistance
Choice of Yield and Environmental Indices
Progress and Prospects: A Commentary
Summary
References
8 Breeding for Bird Resistance in Sorghum And Maize
Historical
Sorghums
Maize
General Concepts of Crop Protection
Economics of Crop Protection
References
9 Breeding Advances in Chickpeas at ICRISAT
Introduction
Genetic Resources
Breeding
International Testing
References
10 Breeding Rice for Disease Resistance
Introduction
Rice Diseases
Disease Resistance
Breeding Methodologies
Breeding Philosophy
Major Accomplishments
Summary
References
11 Genetic Resources in Vegetables
Introduction
Genetic Exploitation and Erosion in Different Vegetables
Conservation
Conclusions
References
Index
- No. of pages: 338
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Published: October 2, 2013
- Imprint: Butterworth-Heinemann
- Paperback ISBN: 9781483106410
- eBook ISBN: 9781483100074
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