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Book Synopsis
This 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 Contents
Dedication: 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.

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      Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
      Publication Date: 14/12/2000
      ISBN13: 9780471387886, 978-0471387886
      ISBN10: 0471387886
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      This 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 Contents
      Dedication: 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.

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