Genetic & Plant Breeding
Breeding Field Crops I: Practices
Description
Enhancing the genetically endowed productivity potential of crops, which feed the huge and ever expanding human and farm animal population, is among the biggest tangible benefits that application of science and technology has given to the world. An understanding and appreciation of the ‘why’ and ‘how’ of the practices that are critical to success of the crop improvement enterprise is necessary for all those studying and practicing plant breeding. Breeding Field Crops 1 provides information on the wide range of components that are necessary for breeding exercise. The material on each crop has been prepared by a specialist to ensure veracity and quality.
Table of Contents
Preface; Cereals: Rice, Wheat, Maize; Millets: Sorghum, Pearl Millet; Cash Crop: Sugarcane; Grain Legumes: Pigeonpea, Chickpea, Mungbean; Oil Seed Crops: Soybean, Oilseed Brassicas, Sunflower, Groundnut; Fiber Crop: Cotton.