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Developments in Plant Breeding #8: Genetics & Breeding for Crop Quality and Resistence

Developments in Plant Breeding #8: Genetics & Breeding for Crop Quality and Resistence Cover

Synopses & Reviews

Publisher Comments:

The book highlights the state of research in plant genetics and breeding and the results and applications of biotechnology procedures: i.e. achievements and perspectives of molecular biology and genetic engineering in the improvement of quantitative, qualitative and nutritional characters of crops, including their resistance to pests and diseases and their adaptation to different ecosystems. The book is divided into seven chapters. The first six are focused on the research aimed at improvement of resistance to Fungi, Bacteria, Nematode, Virus and Insect, and improvement of Quality. The latter was assigned two keynote lectures, respectively on agro-food quality and on quality of wood plants. Each chapter begins with a keynote paper. The seventh chapter includes the special lectures which opened and closed the Congress.

Synopsis:

This volume highlights the state of research in plant genetics and breeding, and gives the results and applications of biotechnology procedures.

Product Details

ISBN:
9780792358442
Author:
Eucarpia
Publisher:
Springer Verlag
Author:
Scarascia Mugnozza, G.T.
Author:
Porceddu, E.
Author:
G.T. Scarascia Mugnozza
Author:
Pagnotta, M.A.
Author:
Mugnozza, G. T. S.
Location:
Boston, Mass.
Subject:
Botany
Subject:
Genetic engineering
Subject:
Food crops
Subject:
Life Sciences - Botany
Subject:
Agriculture - General
Edition Number:
1
Edition Description:
Includes bibliographical references.
Series:
Developments in plant breeding ;
Series Volume:
v. 8
Publication Date:
19990731
Binding:
Hardback
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
436
Dimensions:
9.21x6.14x1.00 in. 1.73 lbs.
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