Plant breeding reviews. Volume 20 /

Plant Breeding Reviews presents state-of-the-art reviews on plant genetics and the breeding of all types of crops by both traditional means and molecular methods. Many of the crops widely grown today stem from a very narrow genetic base; understanding and preserving crop genetic resources is vital t...

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Other Authors: Janick, Jules, 1931-
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Westport, Conn. : AVI, ©2001.
Series:Plant breeding reviews ; v. 20.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Plant Breeding Reviews presents state-of-the-art reviews on plant genetics and the breeding of all types of crops by both traditional means and molecular methods. Many of the crops widely grown today stem from a very narrow genetic base; understanding and preserving crop genetic resources is vital to the security of food systems worldwide. The emphasis of the series is on methodology, a fundamental understanding of crop genetics, and applications to major crops.
Item Description:Plant breeding reviews is sponsored by: American Society for Horticultural Science, Crop Science Society of America, Society of American Foresters, National Council of Commercial Plant Breeders.
Physical Description:1 online resource (vii, 248 pages) : illustrations
ISBN:0471437751
9780471437758