Vegetable Brassicas and Related Crucifers |
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| Author:
| Wells, Rachel
Dixon, Geoffrey R. |
| Series title: | Agriculture Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-78924-915-6 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2024 |
| Publisher: | CABI
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $95.00 |
Book Description:
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This substantially expanded second edition reflects the significant advances in knowledge of plant breeding and crop production which have occurred since publication of the original book in 2006. Embracing new Brassicaceae research and concepts of sustainable and automated crop production, topics include: * Brassica evolution and transcontinental spread as the basis for crop breeding * Gene-editing, rapid sequencing, genetic markers and linkage mapping to enable efficient...
More DescriptionThis substantially expanded second edition reflects the significant advances in knowledge of plant breeding and crop production which have occurred since publication of the original book in 2006. Embracing new Brassicaceae research and concepts of sustainable and automated crop production, topics include:
* Brassica evolution and transcontinental spread as the basis for crop breeding
* Gene-editing, rapid sequencing, genetic markers and linkage mapping to enable efficient plant breeding
* Seed development, F1 cultivars and rapid maturing crops for profitable cropping
* Environmental impacts on pests, pathogens, crop reliability and quality
* Soil health and fertility as agronomic principles
* Environmental sustainability, biocontrol and integrated pest management
* Vegetable brassicas as nutrient-rich foods for optimal health benefits