botanie

Rhizobiology: Molecular Physiology of Plant Roots

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This book discusses the recent advancements in the role of various biomolecules in regulating root growth and development. Rhizobiology is a dynamic sub discipline of plant science which collates investigations from various aspects like physiology, biochemistry, genetic analysis…

Introductory mycology

by Alexopoulos, Constantine John, Mims, Charles W., Blackwell, Meredith

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Kingdom Fungi: Introduction to the Fungi and Their Significance to Humans. Characteristics of the Fungi. Fungal Systematics Phylum Chytridiomycota. Phylum Zygomycota: Class Zygomycetes. Phylum Zygomycota: Class Trichomycetes. Phylum Ascomycota: Introduction to Ascomycetes. Deuto…

Quantitative Genetics in Maize Breeding

by Hallauer, Arnel R., Carena, Marcelo J., Miranda Filho, J.B

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Handbook of Plant Breeding Arnel R. Hallauer • Marcelo J. Carena • J.B. Miranda Filho Quantitative Genetics in Maize Breeding Public investment in maize breeding from 1865 to 1996 was $3 billion (Crosbie et al., 2004) and the return on investment was $260 billion as a consequenc…

Wetland Plants: A Source of Nutrition and Ethno-medicines

by Butt, Maryam Akram, Shaheen, Shabnum, Sultana, Shazia, Zafar, Muhammad, Ahmed, Mushtaq

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Due to their high nutritive value and the presence of secondary metabolites, wetland plants can be consumed by humans as food and utilized as medicinal drugs. Significant numbers of ethno-botanic resources have been reported to extract useful compounds, which can be used as phar…

Saline and Alkaline Soils in Latin America: Natural Resources, Management and Productive Alte…

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This book provides the first comprehensive overview of saline and alkaline soils in Latin America, known for having one of the most extensive surface of salt-affected soils in the world. It is organized along two main axes: soils and vegetation. The book discusses the occurrence…

Black cumin (Nigella sativa) seeds: Chemistry, Technology, Functionality, and Applications

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Recent developments in the field of nutrition have led to increased interest in herbs and medicinal plants as phytochemical-rich sources for functional food, nutraceuticals, and drugs. As research sheds light on the therapeutic potential of various bioactive phytochemicals, the …

Symbiotic Soil Microorganisms: Biology and Applications

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This book explores microbial symbiosis, with a particular focus on soil microorganisms, highlighting their application in enhancing plant growth and yield. It addresses various types of bacterial and fungal microbes associated with symbiotic phenomena, including rhizobium symbio…