Fruit and Nut Crops [[electronic resource] /] / edited by P. E. Rajasekharan, V. Ramanatha Rao
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| Autore: |
Rajasekharan P. E
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| Titolo: |
Fruit and Nut Crops [[electronic resource] /] / edited by P. E. Rajasekharan, V. Ramanatha Rao
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| Pubblicazione: | Singapore : , : Springer Nature Singapore : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2024 |
| Edizione: | 1st ed. 2024. |
| Descrizione fisica: | 1 online resource (666 pages) |
| Disciplina: | 581.38 |
| Soggetto topico: | Plants - Evolution |
| Biodiversity | |
| Agriculture | |
| Plant genetics | |
| Plant Evolution | |
| Plant Genetics | |
| Altri autori: |
RaoV. Ramanatha
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| Nota di contenuto: | Apple Malus pumila Mill -- Black currant, Ribesnigrum L -- Strawberry, Fragariaspp -- Grape, Vitis vinifera L -- Prunus spp.: Prunus amygdalusBatsch, Almond; Prunus armeniacaL., Apricot; Prunus persica(L.) Batsch., Peach & others - Papaya Pyrus Spp -- Pyruscommunis L., Pear & other Pyrus spp -- Banana Species - Guava, Psidiumguvjava L -- Litchi, Lychee, LitchichinensisSonn -- MangoMangiferaindica l. and other Mangifera spp -- Oranges and other citrus fruit, Citrus spp -- Pomegranate, Punicagranatum L. – Walnut - Cashew nut - Custard apple, Annona squamosa L. &otherAnnona spp -- Date palm, Phoenix dactylifera L., - Fig, FicuscaricaL. & other Ficusspp -- Phyllanthus emblica L - Java plum, Syzygiumcumini (L.) Skeels, and Syzygium spp -- Aegle marmelosL., Bael -- Capparis decidua (Frosk.) Edgew, Ker -- Cordia myxaRoxb., Lasoda -- Carissa carandasL., Karonda -- Garcinia mangostanaL., Mangosteen; GrewiaasiaticaL., Grewia -- Tamarindusindica L., Tamarind -- Feronia limonia L. Kaith, etc.) - Indian Pear (Pyrus pashia) - Melons (Watermelon, Cantaloupe, Honeydew). |
| Sommario/riassunto: | Fruit and Nut Crops: A Treasure Trove of Diversity and Resilience Dive into the fascinating world of fruit and nut crops in this comprehensive volume. Explore their origins, evolution, and global journey, from wild ancestors to diverse cultivars nourishing us today. Uncover their crucial role in food security, providing vital nutrients and supporting livelihoods. This book champions urgent conservation efforts in the face of threats like habitat loss and climate change. It delves into both ex situ and in situ strategies, emphasizing the importance of preserving genetic diversity for the future. Learn about domestication processes and the development of gene pools adapted to specific environments. Discover the economic and social benefits of utilizing fruit and nut genetic resources, from breeding programs that empower communities to innovative techniques for enhancing yields and quality. This invaluable resource equips researchers, breeders, and policymakerswith the knowledge to safeguard and advance this critical agricultural sector. |
| Titolo autorizzato: | Fruit and Nut Crops |
| ISBN: | 981-9953-48-0 |
| Formato: | Materiale a stampa  |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione: | Inglese |
| Record Nr.: | 9910847575003321 |
| Lo trovi qui: | Univ. Federico II |
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Serie:
Handbooks of Crop Diversity: Conservation and Use of Plant Genetic Resources, . 2524-8456