Author: John M. Poehlman
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 9401572712
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 739
Book Description
While preparing the first edition of this textbook I attended an extension short course on writing agricultural publications. The message I remember was "select your audience and write to it. " There has never been any doubt about the audience for which this textbook was written, the introductory course in crop breeding. In addition, it has become a widely used reference for the graduate plant-breeding student and the practicing plant breeder. In its prepa ration, particular attention has been given to advances in plant-breeding theo ry and their utility in plant-breeding practice. The blend of the theoretical with the practical has set this book apart from other plant-breeding textbooks. The basic structure and the objectives of the earlier editions remain un changed. These objectives are (1) to review essential features of plant re production, Mendelian genetic principles, and related genetic developments applicable in plant-breeding practice; (2) to describe and evaluate established and new plant-breeding procedures and techniques, and (3) to discuss plant breeding objectives with emphasis on the importance of proper choice of objec tive for achieving success in variety development. Because plant-breeding activities are normally organized around specific crops, there are chapters describing breeding procedures and objectives for the major crop plants; the crops were chosen for their economic importance or diversity in breeding sys tems. These chapters provide a broad overview of the kinds of problems with which the breeder must cope.
Breeding Field Crops
Author: John M. Poehlman
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 9401572712
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 739
Book Description
While preparing the first edition of this textbook I attended an extension short course on writing agricultural publications. The message I remember was "select your audience and write to it. " There has never been any doubt about the audience for which this textbook was written, the introductory course in crop breeding. In addition, it has become a widely used reference for the graduate plant-breeding student and the practicing plant breeder. In its prepa ration, particular attention has been given to advances in plant-breeding theo ry and their utility in plant-breeding practice. The blend of the theoretical with the practical has set this book apart from other plant-breeding textbooks. The basic structure and the objectives of the earlier editions remain un changed. These objectives are (1) to review essential features of plant re production, Mendelian genetic principles, and related genetic developments applicable in plant-breeding practice; (2) to describe and evaluate established and new plant-breeding procedures and techniques, and (3) to discuss plant breeding objectives with emphasis on the importance of proper choice of objec tive for achieving success in variety development. Because plant-breeding activities are normally organized around specific crops, there are chapters describing breeding procedures and objectives for the major crop plants; the crops were chosen for their economic importance or diversity in breeding sys tems. These chapters provide a broad overview of the kinds of problems with which the breeder must cope.
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 9401572712
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 739
Book Description
While preparing the first edition of this textbook I attended an extension short course on writing agricultural publications. The message I remember was "select your audience and write to it. " There has never been any doubt about the audience for which this textbook was written, the introductory course in crop breeding. In addition, it has become a widely used reference for the graduate plant-breeding student and the practicing plant breeder. In its prepa ration, particular attention has been given to advances in plant-breeding theo ry and their utility in plant-breeding practice. The blend of the theoretical with the practical has set this book apart from other plant-breeding textbooks. The basic structure and the objectives of the earlier editions remain un changed. These objectives are (1) to review essential features of plant re production, Mendelian genetic principles, and related genetic developments applicable in plant-breeding practice; (2) to describe and evaluate established and new plant-breeding procedures and techniques, and (3) to discuss plant breeding objectives with emphasis on the importance of proper choice of objec tive for achieving success in variety development. Because plant-breeding activities are normally organized around specific crops, there are chapters describing breeding procedures and objectives for the major crop plants; the crops were chosen for their economic importance or diversity in breeding sys tems. These chapters provide a broad overview of the kinds of problems with which the breeder must cope.
History of Soybean Variety Development, Breeding and Genetic Engineering (1902-2020)
Author: William Shurtleff; Akiko Aoyagi
Publisher: Soyinfo Center
ISBN: 1948436205
Category : Soybean
Languages : en
Pages : 1481
Book Description
The world's most comprehensive, well documented and well illustrated book on this subject. With extensive subject and geographic index. 152 photographs and illustrations - mostly color, Free of charge in digital format on Google Books.
Publisher: Soyinfo Center
ISBN: 1948436205
Category : Soybean
Languages : en
Pages : 1481
Book Description
The world's most comprehensive, well documented and well illustrated book on this subject. With extensive subject and geographic index. 152 photographs and illustrations - mostly color, Free of charge in digital format on Google Books.
History of Soyfoods and Soybeans in California (1851-1982):
Author: William Shurtleff; Akiko Aoyagi
Publisher: Soyinfo Center
ISBN: 1948436418
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 1475
Book Description
The world's most comprehensive, well documented, and well illustrated book on this subject. With extensive subject and geographical index. 526 photographs and illustrations - mostly color. Free of charge in digital PDF format.
Publisher: Soyinfo Center
ISBN: 1948436418
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 1475
Book Description
The world's most comprehensive, well documented, and well illustrated book on this subject. With extensive subject and geographical index. 526 photographs and illustrations - mostly color. Free of charge in digital PDF format.
Report of the Director
Author: Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Publications Catalog
Author: University of Georgia. College of Agriculture. Experiment Stations
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Agriculture
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Agriculture
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
History of Edamame, Vegetable Soybeans, and Vegetable-Type Soybeans (1000 BCE to 2021)
Author: William Shurtleff; Akiko Aoyagi
Publisher: Soyinfo Center
ISBN: 1948436574
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 1139
Book Description
The world's most comprehensive, well documented, and well illustrated book on this subject. With extensive subject and geographic index. 100 photographs and illustrations - mostly color. Free of charge in digital PDF format.
Publisher: Soyinfo Center
ISBN: 1948436574
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 1139
Book Description
The world's most comprehensive, well documented, and well illustrated book on this subject. With extensive subject and geographic index. 100 photographs and illustrations - mostly color. Free of charge in digital PDF format.
History of Early Named Soybean Varieties in the United States and Canada (1890-2020)
Author: William Shurtleff; Akiko Aoyagi
Publisher: Soyinfo Center
ISBN: 1948436302
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 1473
Book Description
The world's most comprehensive, well documented, and well illustrated book on this subject. With extensive subject and geographic index. 95 photographs and illustrations. Free of charge in digital PDF format.
Publisher: Soyinfo Center
ISBN: 1948436302
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 1473
Book Description
The world's most comprehensive, well documented, and well illustrated book on this subject. With extensive subject and geographic index. 95 photographs and illustrations. Free of charge in digital PDF format.
Checklist of South Carolina State Publications
Plant Fibers
Author: Hans-Ferdinand Linskens
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 3642833497
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 399
Book Description
Modem Methods of Plant Analysis When the handbook Modern Methods of Plant Analysis was first introduced in 1954 the considerations were: 1. the dependence of scientific progress in biology on the improvement of existing and the introduction of new methods; 2. the difficulty in finding many new analytical methods in specialized journals which are normally not accessible to experimental plant biologists; 3. the fact that in the methods sections of papers the description of methods is frequently so compact, or even sometimes so incomplete that it is difficult to reproduce experiments. These considerations still stand today. The series was highly successful, seven volumes appearing between 1956 and 1964. Since there is still today a demand for the old series, the publisher has decided to resume pUblication of Modern Methods of Plant Analysis. It is hoped that the New Series will be just as acceptable to those working in plant sciences and related fields as the early volumes undoubtedly were. It is difficult to single out the major reasons for success of any publication, but we believe that the methods published in the first series were up-to-date at the time and presented in a way that made description, as applied to plant material, complete in itself with little need to consult other publications. Contributing autllors have attempted to follow these guidelines in this New Series of volumes.
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 3642833497
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 399
Book Description
Modem Methods of Plant Analysis When the handbook Modern Methods of Plant Analysis was first introduced in 1954 the considerations were: 1. the dependence of scientific progress in biology on the improvement of existing and the introduction of new methods; 2. the difficulty in finding many new analytical methods in specialized journals which are normally not accessible to experimental plant biologists; 3. the fact that in the methods sections of papers the description of methods is frequently so compact, or even sometimes so incomplete that it is difficult to reproduce experiments. These considerations still stand today. The series was highly successful, seven volumes appearing between 1956 and 1964. Since there is still today a demand for the old series, the publisher has decided to resume pUblication of Modern Methods of Plant Analysis. It is hoped that the New Series will be just as acceptable to those working in plant sciences and related fields as the early volumes undoubtedly were. It is difficult to single out the major reasons for success of any publication, but we believe that the methods published in the first series were up-to-date at the time and presented in a way that made description, as applied to plant material, complete in itself with little need to consult other publications. Contributing autllors have attempted to follow these guidelines in this New Series of volumes.
Food Security in Nutrient-Stressed Environments: Exploiting Plants’ Genetic Capabilities
Author: J.J. Adu-Gyamfi
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 940171570X
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 333
Book Description
Ultimate success in exploiting the genetic capabilities of plants to grow in nutrient-stressed environments of the semi-arid tropics (SAT) requires a holistic view of food systems to ensure that genetic selections for improved yields on nutrient-poor soils will actually be adopted by farmers. This book sets out to address the important issue of how physiological mechanisms of nutrient uptake can best be combined with genetic options to improve the adaptation of crops to low-nutrient availability, thereby enhancing productivity of nutrient poor soils in the semi-arid tropics. The book examines (i) the sustainability of breeding for low-nutrient environments from the viewpoint of three interrelated disciplines; physiology, breeding, and socio-economics, (ii) candidate mechanisms and physiological traits to enhance uptake and utilization efficiencies, (iii) genetic approaches for manipulation of crop plants to enhance root exudation and access nutrients in the rhizosphere, and (iv) field practices and farmers' preferences for crop varieties grown in low-nutrient environments. Finally, the role of modelling in improving nutrient efficiency in cropping systems, recommendations for future research needs and strategies were highlighted. Attended by 50 international participants, this book is the outcome of the workshop held at ICRISAT-India during 27-30 September 1999 to mark the culmination of the Government of Japan/ICRISAT Project.
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 940171570X
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 333
Book Description
Ultimate success in exploiting the genetic capabilities of plants to grow in nutrient-stressed environments of the semi-arid tropics (SAT) requires a holistic view of food systems to ensure that genetic selections for improved yields on nutrient-poor soils will actually be adopted by farmers. This book sets out to address the important issue of how physiological mechanisms of nutrient uptake can best be combined with genetic options to improve the adaptation of crops to low-nutrient availability, thereby enhancing productivity of nutrient poor soils in the semi-arid tropics. The book examines (i) the sustainability of breeding for low-nutrient environments from the viewpoint of three interrelated disciplines; physiology, breeding, and socio-economics, (ii) candidate mechanisms and physiological traits to enhance uptake and utilization efficiencies, (iii) genetic approaches for manipulation of crop plants to enhance root exudation and access nutrients in the rhizosphere, and (iv) field practices and farmers' preferences for crop varieties grown in low-nutrient environments. Finally, the role of modelling in improving nutrient efficiency in cropping systems, recommendations for future research needs and strategies were highlighted. Attended by 50 international participants, this book is the outcome of the workshop held at ICRISAT-India during 27-30 September 1999 to mark the culmination of the Government of Japan/ICRISAT Project.