Plant Reproduction & Propagation

This book includes new information on the growth, ecology, and effects of environmental influences on plant tissues from the scale of the germinati...

Plant breeding is the art and science of changing the genetics of plants for the benefit of humankind. A major goal of plant breeders is to select ...

Large-scale chemical fertilizer application causes irreparable damage to soil structure, mineral cycles, soil microbial flora, plants, and other fo...

This book provides a comprehensive review of advances in breeding techniques for cereals such as wheat, barley maize and rye.Part 1 discusses ways ...

Originating in South America, cassava is grown in over 100 countries around the world. It is the third most important source of calories in the tro...

Rice is one of the most important foods in the world. As the demand for rice continues to increase, there is an urgent need to increase yields in t...

This up-to-date review of seed genomics, from basic seed biology to practical applications in crop science, provides a thorough background understa...

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 mol...

Gathering some 90 entries from the Encyclopedia of Sustainability Science and Technology, this book covers animal breeding and genetics for food, c...

This reference work provides a comprehensive review of cell and tissue differentiation and its role in the formation of specific secondary metaboli...

This book has been written in an attempt to advance people''''s knowledge on the Lima bean (Phaseolus lunatus) crop in tropical and sub-tropical re...