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Crop Improvement
- Format:
- Book
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Earth sciences--Textbooks.
- Earth sciences.
- Science--Textbooks.
- Science.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource
- Place of Publication:
- Ames, IA Iowa State University Digital Press [2023]
- Language Note:
- In English.
- Summary:
- This textbook covers basic principles in the genetic improvement of crop plants. Emphasis is placed on methods of cultivar development in self-pollinating, cross-pollinating, and asexually propagating crops. Relevant examples of crop improvement research in Africa are utilized to cover factors affecting cultivar release, multiplication, and distribution of high-quality seed.
- Contents:
- About the PBEA Series
- Basic Principles of Plant Breeding
- Pedigree Naming Systems and Symbols
- Genetic Variation and Germplasm Usage
- Refresher on Population and Quantitative Genetics
- Steps in Cultivar Development
- Breeding Methods
- Participatory Plant Breeding and Participatory Variety Selection
- Common Bean Breeding
- Cowpea Breeding
- Millet Breeding
- Rice Breeding
- Sorghum Breeding
- Sweetpotato Breeding
- Groundnut Breeding
- Cassava Breeding
- Seed Systems and Certification
- Contributors
- Applied Learning Activities
- Notes:
- Description based on print resource
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