Author: João S. DiasPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Brassica
Languages : en
Pages : 520
Book Description
International Symposium on Brassicas, Ninth Crucifer Genetics Workshop
Author: João S. DiasPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Brassica
Languages : en
Pages : 520
Book Description
Proceedings of the Sixth International Symposium on Brassicas and Eighteenth Crucifer Genetics Workshop
Author: Ferdinando BrancaPublisher:
ISBN: 9789066056466
Category : Brassica
Languages : en
Pages : 644
Book Description
International Symposium on Brassicas, Ninth Crucifer Genetics Workshop
Author: Publisher:
ISBN: 9789066057487
Category : Brassica
Languages : en
Pages : 514
Book Description
Proceedings of the Eight International Symposium on Timing of Field Production in Vegetable Crops
Author: P. J. StoffellaPublisher:
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Category : Seeds
Languages : en
Pages : 604
Book Description
Dangerous Liaisons?
Author: Norman C. EllstrandPublisher: JHU Press
ISBN: 9780801881909
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 270
Book Description
With the advent of genetic engineering, "designer" crops might interbreed with natural populations. Could such romances lead to the evolution of "superweeds", as some have suggested? But haven't crops had sex with wild plants in the past? Has such gene swapping occurred without consequences? And if consequences have indeed occurred, what lessons can be gleaned for engineered crops? In Dangerous Liaisons? Norman Ellstrand examines these and other questions. He begins with basic information about the natural hybridization process. He then describes what we now know about hybridization between the world's most important crops—such as wheat, rice, maize, and soybeans—and their wild relatives. Such hybridization, Ellstrand explains, is not rare, and has occasionally had a substantial impact. In some cases, the result was problematic weeds. In others, crop genes have diluted natural diversity to the point that wild populations of certain rare species were absorbed into the gene pool of the more common crop, essentially bringing the wild species to the brink of extinction. Ellstrand concludes with a look to the future. Will engineered crops pose a greater threat than traditional crops? If so, can gene flow and hybridization be managed to control the escape of engineered genes? This book will appeal to academics, policy makers, students, and all with an interest in environmental issues.
Proceedings of the International Symposium on Brassicas
Author: Grégoire ThomasPublisher:
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Category : Brassica
Languages : en
Pages : 452
Book Description
Introduction to Plant Pathology
Author: Richard N. StrangePublisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 9780470849736
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 500
Book Description
This invaluable resource introduces the eleven types of organism that cause plant disease, ranging from higher plants to viroids and describes examples of cash and staple crop diseases that have caused human catastrophes. Early chapters cover serological and molecular techniques for the diagnosis of plant pathogens, epidemiology, methods for estimating disease severity and its effect on crop yields and techniques for limiting inoculum. Later chapters are concerned with colonisation of the plant and symptom development and the underlying biochemical and genetic factors that control these events. Finally, the control of plant disease using a variety of techniques including genetic modification is discussed. Modern diagnostic techniques Epidemiology and the measurement of disease severity The biochemistry and molecular biology of plant disease Control through cultural, biological, genetic and molecular techniques A wealth of examples and applications including full colour photographs
Handbook of Plant Food Phytochemicals
Author: Brijesh K. TiwariPublisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1118464680
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 510
Book Description
Phytochemicals are plant derived chemicals which may bestow health benefits when consumed, whether medicinally or as part of a balanced diet. Given that plant foods are a major component of most diets worldwide, it is unsurprising that these foods represent the greatest source of phytochemicals for most people. Yet it is only relatively recently that due recognition has been given to the importance of phytochemicals in maintaining our health. New evidence for the role of specific plant food phytochemicals in protecting against the onset of diseases such as cancers and heart disease is continually being put forward. The increasing awareness of consumers of the link between diet and health has exponentially increased the number of scientific studies into the biological effects of these substances. The Handbook of Plant Food Phytochemicals provides a comprehensive overview of the occurrence, significance and factors effecting phytochemicals in plant foods. A key of objective of the book is to critically evaluate these aspects. Evaluation of the evidence for and against the quantifiable health benefits being imparted as expressed in terms of the reduction in the risk of disease conferred through the consumption of foods that are rich in phytochemicals. With world-leading editors and contributors, the Handbook of Plant Food Phytochemicals is an invaluable, cutting-edge resource for food scientists, nutritionists and plant biochemists. It covers the processing techniques aimed at the production of phytochemical-rich foods which can have a role in disease-prevention, making it ideal for both the food industry and those who are researching the health benefits of particular foods. Lecturers and advanced students will find it a helpful and readable guide to a constantly expanding subject area.
Molecular Markers for Genebank Management
Author: David M. SpoonerPublisher: Bioversity International
ISBN: 9290436840
Category : Crops
Languages : en
Pages : 136
Book Description
Overview of molecular technologies. Genebank management. Crop breeding.
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