Description
Book SynopsisThis work presents reviews on plant genetics and the breeding of crops by both traditional means and molecular methods. With emphasis on methodology, understanding crop genetics, and applications to major crops, it covers row crops, fruits, vegetables, nuts and trees grown for timber and pulp.
Table of ContentsDedication: Normal Willison Simmonds: Plant Breeder, Teacher,Administrator (W. Spoor & F. England).
The Origin of Maize: Evidence for Tripsacum Ancestry (M.Eubanks).
History of Public Onion Breeding Programs in the United States (I.Goldman, et al.).
Current and Future Issues in Lettuce Breeding (E. Ryder).
Cactus Pear Domestication and Breeding (C. Jacobo).
Somatic Hybridization and Applications in Plant Breeding (A.Johnson & R. Veilleux).
Indexes.
