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Book SynopsisConsiderable interest has developed in recent years in crucifers and particularly in their wild relatives, as they contain genetic material that may be utilized for further evolution of superior crop varieties through introgression and distant hybridization. Until now, there has been no single volume that focuses exclusively on the biology and breeding aspects of the wild brassica species. Bringing together contributions of leading international experts, Biology and Breeding of Crucifers provides a unique perspective on this species which is so important to research in crop genetics.
This treatise begins by exploring the systematics and phylogenies of wild crucifers. Supported by sharp close-up photos and descriptions to assist in identification of wild crucifers, the book further examines breeding methods, self-incompatibility, male sterility, germination, viability of seeds, and plant-insect interactions. Detailed accounts of comparative cyto
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The book contains 18 review chapters by different authors of various aspects of the Cruciferae. The general theme is the genetic exploitation of wild species, with some emphasis on Asian oil-seed species. Several chapters are authoritative and comprehensive, covering systematics and evolution, manipulation of the sexual process, interspecific hybridization, cytogenetics and gene introgression. Some topics (e.g. cytoplasmic male sterility, C3-C4 photosynthesis, somatic hybridization) are repeated in separate chapters. The figures within each chapter are monochrome and some are of poor quality, but are replicated in high quality colour in a separate section in the centre of the book. These reviews are likely to make the book valuable to researchers and plant breeders for at least a decade.
- Peter Crisp writing in Expl Agric. (2010), volume 46 (1), C Cambridge University Press 2009
Table of ContentsMolecular Systematics and Evolution.
Phylogeny of Brassica and Wild Relatives.
Biology and Ecology of Wild Crucifers. Floral Variation in the Subtribe Brassicinae with Special Reference to Pollination Strategies and Pollen-Ovule Ratios.
Breeding Methods. Self-Incompatibility. Wild Germplasm and Male Sterility. Plant–Insect Interaction. Seed Dormancy and Viability. Comparative Cytogenetics of Wild Crucifers (Brassicaceae). Distant Hybridization.
Phytoalexins. Introgression of Genes from Wild Crucifers.
Biotechnology. Microsporogenesis and Haploidy Breeding. Genetic Improvement in Vegetable Crucifers. Industrial Products. Collection, Preservation, and Distribution of Wild Genetic Resources. Index.
