Plant breeding reviews . Volume 1 / / edited by Jules Janick

• Record Nr.: UNINA9911019622403321
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Portland, OR, : Timber Press, 1983
• ISBN: 1-118-06098-9
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (413 p.)
• Collana: Plant breeding review ; ; 1
• Altri autori (Persone): JanickJules <1931->
• Disciplina: 631.5305
• Soggetti: Plant breeding; Agriculture
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
• Nota di contenuto: Plant Breeding Reviews, Volume 1; Contents; Contributors; Preface; 1 Dedication: Henry A. Jones (1889-1981) Plant Breeder Extraordinaire; Text; Publications of H.A. Jones; 2 The Genetics of Petunia; I. Introduction; II. Chromosomes; III. Chromosome Numbers; IV. Genes; V. Chromosome Mapping; VI. Mutagenesis and Mutability; VII. Somatic Cell Investigations; VIII. Conclusion; 3 Breeding Common Bean for Improved Quantity and Quality of Seed Protein; I. Introduction; II. Composition of Seed Protein; III. Variation in Seed Protein Expression; IV. Utilization of Genetic Variation for Improvement Through BreedingV. Use of Molecular Genetic Engineering; VI. The Impact of Improved Seed Protein Quantity and Quality; 4 Genetics of Storage Protein in Maize; I. Introduction; II. Definition; III. Chemistry; IV. Genetic Regulation; V. Relationship with Grain Quality and Productivity; VI. Concluding Remarks; 5 The Use of Endosperm Genes for Sweet Corn Improvement; I. Introduction; II. Historical Perspective; III. Variability of Endosperm Genes; IV. Biochemical Considerations; V. Current Cultivars in Production; VI. Problems and Perspectives; 6 Breeding Pearl MilletI. Introduction; II. Reproduction; III. Cytogenetics; IV. Germplasm; V. Breeding; 7 Breeding Soybeans Resistant to Diseases; I. Introduction; II. Breeding Methods; III. Fungal Diseases; IV. Bacterial Diseases; V. Virus Diseases; VI. Nematodes; VII. Summary and Conclusions; 8 The Genetic Improvement of Black Walnut for Timber Production; I. Introduction and Historical Perspective; II. Floral Structure and Reproduction; III. Germplasm Sources and Preservation; IV. ; Variation and Inheritance; V. Breeding Strategies; VI. Seed Orchards; VII. Production and Distribution of Improved StockVIII. Future Directions; 9 The Genes of Lettuce and Closely Related Species; I. Gene Nomenclature; II. Gene Descriptions; III. Gene Linkage; 10 Breeding Apple Rootstocks; I. Introduction; II. Breeding Programs; III. A Sequential Approach to Apple Rootstock Breeding; IV. Screening Protocols; V. Breeding for Specific Orchard Attributes; VI. Nursery Characteristics; VII. Tolerance of Factors of Physical Environment; VIII. Resistances to Diseases and Animal Pests; IX. Seed Propagated Rootstocks; X. Novel Methods of Improving Genotypes; XI. ConclusionIndex
• Sommario/riassunto: Plant Breeding Reviews is an ongoing series presenting state-of-the art review articles on research in plant genetics, especially the breeding of commercially important crops. Articles perform the valuable function of collecting, comparing, and contrasting the primary journal literature in order to form an overview of the topic. This detailed analysis bridges the gap between the specialized researcher and the broader community of plant scientists.