Author: Thakur R. P.Publisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Identification and Utilization of Ergot Resistance in Pearl Millet Research Bulletin
Author: Thakur R. P.Identification and Utilization of Ergot Resistance in Pearl Millet
Author: R. P. ThakurPublisher:
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Category : Ergot
Languages : en
Pages : 46
Book Description
Ergot (Claviceps fusiformes) is an important disease affecting pear millet (Pennesitum glaucum). Host-plant resistance has been central to the disease management strategies at ICRISAT Center, and accordingly the identification, utilization, and deployment of resistance to ergot has been a major objective of pearl millet improvement research. This bulletin summarizes research work done at ICRISAT since 1977, which has led to the development of an effective field screening technique, based on a proper understanding of pathogen biology and disease epidemiology, and the role of pollination in ergot infection and resistance identification development of ergot resistance source, determination of the stability of resistance, and utilization of some of these sources of resistance to breed agronomically elite ergot-resistance materials, especially hybrid seed parents.
Identification of Ergot Resistance in Pearl Millet
Author: R. N. ThakurErgot Disease of Pearl Millet
Author: R. P. ThakurPublisher:
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Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Geographical distribution. Disease symptoms. Ergot-induced toxicity. Causal organism. Disease cycle. Disease management. Cultural control. Removal of sclerotia from seed. Eradication of collateral hosts. Chemical control. Biological control. Control through pollen management. Control through resistance. Background. Resistance screening technique. Development of resistant sources. Use of resistant sources in breeding.
Identification and Utilization of Smut Resistance in Pearl Millet
Author: R. P. ThakurPublisher:
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Category : Cereal smut diseases
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
Materials and methods. Screening method. Identification and development of smut resistance. Screening germplasm accessions. Screening breeding material. Development of agronomically improved resistant lines. Multilocational testing. Utilization of resistance. Breeding open-pollinated varieties. Breeding male-sterile lines. Inheritance of smut resistance. Effect of male-sterile cytoplasm on smut reaction.
Biotic Stress Resistance in Millets
Author: I. K. DasPublisher: Academic Press
ISBN: 0128045809
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 247
Book Description
Biotic Stress Resistance in Millets presents an important guide to the disease and pest-related challenges of this vital food crop. Biotic stresses are one of the major constraints for millet production, but newly emerging and forward-thinking problems with disease and insect pests are likely to increase as a result of changing weather, making this an imperative book on best practices. Current strategies are mainly through the development of resistant cultivars, as the use of chemicals is cost-prohibitive to many of those producing millet in developing countries where it is of most value as a food source. This book explores non-chemical focused options for improving plant resistance and protecting crop yield. This single-volume reference will be important for researchers, teachers and students in the disciplines of Agricultural Entomology, Plant protection, Resistance Plant Breeding and Biotechnological pest management. Establishes basic concepts of host resistance providing foundational insight Synthesizes past biotic stress resistance research with the latest findings to orient research for future strategies for plant protection Focuses exclusively on host plant resistance on all major diseases and pests of millets Presents data and strategies that are globally applicable as millets gain importance as a health food
Plant Breeding Reviews, Volume 35
Author: Jules JanickPublisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1118100492
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 323
Book Description
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 molecular methods. Many of the crops widely grown today stem from a very narrow genetic base; understanding and preserving crop genetic resources is vital to the security of food systems worldwide. The emphasis of the series is on methodology, a fundamental understanding of crop genetics, and applications to major crops. The series is sponsored by the American Society for Horticultural Science and appears in the form of one or two volumes per year.
Millets and Sorghum
Author: Jagannath V. PatilPublisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1119130786
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 518
Book Description
Millets and sorghum are extremely important crops in many developing nations and because of the ability of many of them to thrive in low-moisture situations they represent some exciting opportunities for further development to address the continuing and increasing impact of global temperature increase on the sustainability of the world’s food crops. The main focus of this thorough new book is the potential for crop improvement through new and traditional methods, with the book’s main chapters covering the following crops: sorghum, pearl millet, finger millet, foxtail milet, proso millet, little millet, barnyard millet, kodo millet, tef and fonio. Further chapters cover pests and diseases, nutritional and industrial importance, novel tools for improvement, and seed systems in millets. Millets and Sorghum provides full and comprehensive coverage of these crucially important crops, their biology, world status and potential for improvement, and is an essential purchase for crop and plant scientists, and food scientists and technologists throughout the developed and developing world. All libraries in universities and research establishment where biological and agricultural sciences are studied and taught should have copies of this important book on their shelves.
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