Weeds remain a major obstacle to improved yields in agriculture. At the same time, established methods of control are being undermined by problems... Læs mere
Volume 2 reviews genetic resources and breeding techniques as well as their use to produce varieties with... Læs mere
This volume focuses on breeding new varieties with desirable traits such as drought tolerance and improved nutritional value as well as how such innovations can be successfully deployed in the developing world.
Volume 2 covers methods for improving maize cultivation, from seed selection to nutrition, irrigation and techniques such as intercropping. It also reviews research on key pests and diseases and methods for their control in making cultivation more efficient and sustainable.
This book reviews advances in breeding techniques as well as their application to produce drought-resistant... Læs mere
Volume 2 discusses ways of improving cultivation from variety selection to post-harvest storage. It reviews trends in... Læs mere
This collection reviews advances in breeding techniques as well as improving traits such as flood or drought resistance. It also discusses advances in understanding the nutritional role of rice and ways this can be enhanced to feed a growing population.
Volume 2 reviews ways of improving cultivation of rice, from planting to soil management, nutrition and... Læs mere
This book reviews our understanding of tree and fruit physiology and how it can be used in breeding better varieties. It also discusses pests and diseases and ways they can be prevented or controlled to make cultivation more productive.
This book reviews key developments in tomato breeding, including developing improved varieties with desirable traits such as drought or pest resistance. It also discusses ways of improving cultivation techniques as well as pests, diseases and their control.
This book provides a detailed review of current research on key components and quality traits of milk as well as ways of measuring milk quality. It then discusses genetic factors affecting these traits and how they can be used to improve breeding of dairy cows.
Safety remains a key issue for the dairy industry. This book reviews current research on understanding and managing... Læs mere