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Pseudomonas Syringae Pathovars and Related Pathogens - Identification, Epidemiology and Genomics
by M'barek Fatmi Synopsis This book reports on recent advances on: (1) new methods and approaches for specific and sensitive detection and identification of Pseudomonas syringae and Ralstonia solanacearum; (2) ecology and epidemiology bases of Pseudomonas syringae that enable the...
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Genetic Improvement of Bioenergy Crops
by Wilfred Vermerris Publisher Comments Ethanol as an alternative fuel is receiving a lot of attention because it addresses concerns related to dwindling oil supplies, energy independence, and climate change. The majority of the ethanol in the US is produced from corn starch. With the US...
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Tales of a Shaman's Apprentice
by Mark J. Plotkin Synopsis Tales of a Shaman's Apprentice has been called "one of the greatest adventure stories ever told." Author Mark Plotkin, chief ethnobotanist for Conservation International, has spent much of the past 15 years tracking the shamans of the northeast Amazon...
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Plant Genetics and Genomics: Crops and Models #6: Genetics and Genomics of Rosaceae
by Kevin M. Folta Publisher Comments The Rosaceae Family is represented by approximately 3,000 species of diverse plants, primarily confined to temperate climates. The family has a rich variety of architectural forms and contains herbaceous, tree and shrub species. Many family members are...
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Plant Genetics and Genomics: Crops and Models #5: Plant Cytogenetics: Methods and Instruction
by Hank W. Bass Synopsis Plant Cytogenetics: Methods and Instruction fills a critical gap in available resources for an up to date collection of plant cytology methods and guidelines for instruction. It brings together in a single volume the procedures enabling plant...
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Methods in Molecular Biology #479: Plant Signal Transduction: Methods and Protocols
by Thomas Pfannschmidt Publisher Comments During recent years, research has greatly expanded our understanding of the sophisticated molecular network of responses which enable plants to develop, survive and propagate under a wide range of conditions. In Plant Signal Transduction: Methods and...
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Methods in Biotechnology #1001: Recombinant Proteins from Plants: Methods and Protocols
by Loic Faye Publisher Comments The past decade has seen the emergence of plants as a viable alternative to the current production systems for therapeutic proteins. In Recombinant Proteins from Plants, expert researchers explore plants and their potential for the production of...
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Breeding Plantation Tree Crops: Tropical Species
by Shri Mohan Jain Publisher Comments Tree species are indispensable to human needs. Due to their long life cycle and environmental sensitivity, breeding trees for sustainable production is a formidable challenge on order to meet the demands of growing human population and industries. Fruit...
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Methods in Molecular Biology #2120: Plant Hormones: Methods and Protocols, Second Edition
by Sean Cutler Publisher Comments The last ten years have witnessed a monumental increase in our understanding of plant hormones. A decade ago, scientists were forced to rely on vague ideas about hormone action; today, these have been replaced by detailed molecular models. Given the...
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Handbook of Plant-Based Biofuels
by Ashok Pandey Publisher Comments Explores Worldwide Trends Involving the Production and Use of Biofuels With the depletion of oil resources as well as the negative environmental impact of fossil fuels, there is much interest in alternative energy sources. Focusing on some of the most...
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Fundamentals of Plant Science
by Marihelen Glass Publisher Comments The organization of tropics, the depth and breadth of coverage and the incorporation of applied material throughout the book are all aimed at helping students learn. This approach for both majors and non-majors is more successful than a hierarchical...
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Grafting and Budding: A Practical Guide for Ornamental Plants, and Fruit and Nut Trees (Landlinks Press)
by Donald Mcewan Alexander Publisher Comments - Covers all methods for grafting and budding - Gives detailed step-by-step instructions- Clearly illustrated with photographs and line drawingsGrafting and Budding is an updated and expanded version of Grafting and Budding Fruit and Nut Trees and now...
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Sustainable Disease Management in a European Context
by David B. Collinge Synopsis The main theme of the book is sustainable disease management in a European context. Some of the questions addressed are: How does society benefit from plant pathology research? How can new molecular approaches solve relevant problems in disease...
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Field Guide to Tidal Wetland Plants of the Northeastern United States and Neighboring Canada: Vegetation of Beaches, Tidal Flats, Rocky Shores, Marshe
by Ralph W. Tiner Synopsis First published in 1987, Ralph W. Tiner's A Field Guide to Coastal Wetland Plants of the Northeastern United States soon established itself as the definitive work on its subject. Now Tiner has prepared a revised and expanded edition, broadening the...
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Plant Genetics and Genomics: Crops and Models #3: Genetics and Genomics of Cotton
by Andrew H. Paterson Publisher Comments A few members of the Gossypium (cotton) genus are cultivated for the production of elongated single-celled fibers valued worldwide at about $20 billion annually at the farm gate, and which sustain one of the worlda (TM)s largest industries (textiles...
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Methods in Biotechnology #1003: Transgenic Wheat, Barley and Oats: Production and Characterization Protocols
by Peter Shewry Publisher Comments The understanding of the physical and genetic structure of plant genomes and the determination of phenotypes via interactions of coding and non-coding regions with the environment has quickly become the key to the future of plant breeding and agriculture....
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Handbook of Plant Breeding #4: Oil Crop Breeding
by Johann Vollmann Publisher Comments The volume on oil crop breeding is the third volume in the series, Handbook of Plant Breeding after the initial volumes on Vegetables and Cereals. Like the other volumes in the series, the volume will present information on the latest in applied plant...
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Horticultural Reviews #39: Horticultural Reviews
by Jules Janick Publisher Comments Horticultural Reviews presents state-of-the-art reviews on topics in the horticultural sciences. The emphasis is on applied topics including the production of fruits, vegetables, nut crops, and ornamental plants of commercial importance. The title...
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Creating Your Eco-Friendly Garden (Csiro Publishing Gardening Guides)
by Mary Horsfall Publisher Comments - Very practical and well illustrated- Based on a wealth of personal experience* Shows how to develop a garden economicallyThis book shows people how to create an eco-friendly garden from scratch or by redeveloping an existing garden. It is practical...
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Progress in Botany #70: Progress in Botany / Volume 70
by La1 Synopsis With one volume each year, this series keeps scientists and advanced students informed of the latest developments and results in all areas of the plant sciences. The present volume includes reviews on genetics, cell biology, physiology, comparative...
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