As the world debates on the risks and benefits fo plant biotechnology, the proportion of the global area of transgenic field crops has increased every year, and the safety and value continue to be demonstrated. Yet, despite the success of transgenic field crops, the commercializ…
Due to their diversity, vegetable Brassicas are of great economic import and offer unique opportunities to enrich our knowledge about plant growth, development, and rapid phenotypic evolution. By applying emerging genomic technologies, we may greatly increase our understanding o…
As human populations grow and resources are depleted, agriculture will need to use land, water, and other resources more efficiently and without sacrificing long-term sustainability. "Darwinian Agriculture" presents a new approach to these challenges, one that draws on the prin…
This book contains reviews on the latest development of switchgrass research including the agronomy of the plant, the use of endophytes and mycorrhizae for biomass production, genetics and breeding of bioenergy related traits, molecular genetics and molecular breeding, genomics,…
by International Symposium on Molecular Breeding of Forage and Turf, Aberystwyth, Wales), Humphreys, M. O., (Mervyn O.), International Grassland Congress, Aberystwyth, Wales)
Grassland covers 26% of the world's total land area. It produces feed for livestock; maintains soil fertility; protects and conserves soil and water resources; creates a habitat for wildlife; provides recreational space for sport and leisure and contributes to the general landsc…
Abiotic stress, such as high salinity and drought is the most common challenge for sustainable food production in large parts of the world, in particular in emerging countries. The ongoing and expected global climate change will further increase these challenges in many areas, m…
This volume covers the advances in the study of tomato diversity and taxonomy. It examines the mapping of simple and complex traits, classical genetics and breeding, association studies, molecular breeding, positional cloning, and structural and comparative genomics. The contrib…
An authoritative review of the implementation of new crop breeding technologies and their role in feeding an increasing global population.
by COST Action FA1002 (Project)., Managing Committee Meeting, Milan, Italy), COST Action FA1002 (Project)., Working Group 1., Milan, Italy), COST Action FA1002 (Project)., Working Group 2., Milan, Italy), COST Action FA1002 (Project)., Working Group 3., Milan, Italy)
This book reflects the will of a group of multi-disciplinary scientists that merge innovation with excellence of research and to whom the dissemination of knowledge and discovery through cooperation is a key point. It is of interest to scientists at the early stages of their car…
Grapevine Breeding Programs for the Wine Industry: Traditional and Molecular Techniques summarizes recent trends in grapevine breeding, both in terms of research and practical programs. The first group of chapters covers the challenges faced by breeders and existing and emerging…