Genetic Resources, Chromosome Engineering, and Crop Improvement: Cereals, Volume 2

by Ram J. Singh (Editor), Prem P. Jauhar (Editor)

Overview

Summarizing landmark research, Volume 2 of this essential series furnishes information on the availability of germplasm resources that breeders can exploit for producing high-yielding cereal crop varieties. Written by leading international experts, this volume offers the most comprehensive and up-to-date information on employing genetic resources t

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781135509545
Publisher:	CRC Press
Publication date:	01/13/2006
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	456
File size:	8 MB

About the Author

Ram J. Singh, Prem P. Jauhar

Table of Contents

Cytogenetic Architecture of Cereal Crops and Their Manipulation to Fit Human Needs: Opportunities and Challenges. Chromosome Engineering of the Durum Wheat Genome: Strategies and Applications of Potential Breeding Value. Utilization of Genetic Resources for Bread Wheat Improvement. Molecular Markers, Genomics, and Genetic Engineering in Wheat. Cytogenetic Manipulation and Germplasm Enhancement of Rice, (Oryza sativa L). Genetic Enhancement of Maize by Cytogenetic Manipulation, and Breeding for Yield, Stress Tolerance, and High Protein Quality. Chapter 7 Cytogenetic Manipulation in Oat Improvement. Utilization of Genetic Resources for Barley Improvement. Chromosome Mapping in Barley (Hordeum vulgare L). Genetic Improvement of Pearl Millet for Grain and Forage Production: Cytogenetic Manipulation and Heterosis Breeding. Sorghum Genetic Resources, Cytogenetics, and Improvement. Rye (Secale cereale L.): A Younger Crop Plant with a Bright Future. Triticale: A Low-Input Cereal with Untapped Potential. Index.