Author: Richard Lewis LatterellPublisher:
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Category : Clover
Languages : en
Pages : 70
Book Description
An Evaluation of a Method of Breeding Red Clover Resistant to Sclerotinia Trifoliorum
Author: Richard Lewis LatterellPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Clover
Languages : en
Pages : 70
Book Description
Red Clover Science
Author: N.L. TaylorPublisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 9401586926
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 246
Book Description
This book examines the literature on red clover since about 1985. In each of the 17 chapters, an effort was made to summarize the earlier literature and to integrate the recent findings into this background. The timing is appropriate with the present interest in sustainable agriculture, in which red clover was so prominent in the past. This is the first book to be published which deals solely with this important forage species. Audience: Primarily scientists and scientifically trained technicians who will appreciate an up-to-date summary on red clover.
Sustainable use of Genetic Diversity in Forage and Turf Breeding
Author: Christian HuyghePublisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 9048187060
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 566
Book Description
Grassland produces feed for livestock, improves soil fertility and structure, protects water resources and may contribute to climate change mitigation through carbon storage and to biodiversity preservation. It simultaneously maintains sustainable economic outputs for farmers and provides ecosystem services. Turf similarly c- siderably contributes to our environment by adding beauty to our surroundings, providing a safe playing surface for sports and recreation. The species diversity present in most grasslands and turfs is a functional div- sity contributing to the previously mentioned agronomic and environmental bene?ts. The species belong to different functional groups and the adequate species com- sition may maximise the agronomic performance through a higher production and a better quality and the environmental bene?ts through symbiotic nitrogen ?xation or sources of pollen and nectar to pollinators. In a given grassland or turf, the genetic diversity available in each variety contributes to this economic and environmental performance, but also to the stability of these performances including the stability of the resistance against pathogens and pests. Natural grasslands share many species with the sown swards. They may be regarded as favourable sites for in situ preservation of genetic diversity as well as valuable sources of diversity for breeding.
Quantitative Traits Breeding for Multifunctional Grasslands and Turf
Author: Dejan SokolovićPublisher: Springer
ISBN: 9401790442
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 380
Book Description
Grasslands are among the largest ecosystems in the world and consequently are of great importance to mankind. The genotypes of the species which are the main components of the grasslands have great influence on total outcome and successful utilization of grasslands. Therefore fodder crops and turf swards should be constantly improved to follow modern trends in agriculture production and landscape architecture. The wide range of breeding programs for forage and amenity species, as well as new breeding methods and techniques, is rapidly expanding the boundaries and is making it possible to achieve outstanding breeding results. This book includes papers presented at the 30th EUCARPIA Fodder Crops and Amenity Grasses Section Meeting. The challenging title of the book focuses on breeding of quantitative traits, which directly impact the profitability and sustainability of grasslands and fodder crops production, as well as on multidisciplinary approach in grassland research and utilisation. Included papers offer a unique collection of ideas and breakthroughs in the fields of fodder crops and amenity grasses breeding and genetics, as well as in the creative and innovative application of new tools in practical breeding.
Plant Breeding Abstracts
Author: Pesticides Documentation Bulletin
Author: N.A.A.S. Quarterly Review
Author: Publications and Research and Other Contributions
Author: Pennsylvania State UniversityPublisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Genetics, Genomics and Breeding of Forage Crops
Author: Hongwei CaiPublisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1482208105
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
Forage crops include several species of grasses and legumes that are widely used as animal fodder in the form of hay, pasturage and silage, as well as for turf and erosion control. Some forage grasses are also being considered for bio-energy generation. In this book leading researchers review the latest advances in molecular genetics and genomics; they also examine the success of breeding programs for forage grasses and legume species. The book will be useful for students and young researchers with an interest in forage, turf and bio-energy crops improvements.
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