Description

Overview:

Short Description:
This book covers basic principles in the genetic improvement of crop plants. Emphasis is on methods of cultivar development in self-pollinating, cross-pollinating and asexually propagating crops. Relevant examples of crop improvement research in Africa are utilized to cover factors affecting cultivar release, multiplication, and distribution of high-quality seed.

Long Description:
This book covers basic principles in the genetic improvement of crop plants. Emphasis is on methods of cultivar development in self-pollinating, cross-pollinating and asexually propagating crops. Relevant examples of crop improvement research in Africa are utilized to cover factors affecting cultivar release, multiplication, and distribution of high-quality seed.

Word Count: 82321

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Subject:

Agriculture

Level:

Community College / Lower Division

Material Type:

Textbook

Author:

Anthony A. Mahama, Arti Singh, Asheesh Singh, Jessica Barb, Kendall Lamkey, Shui-Zhang Fei, Teshale Mamo, Walter Suza

Provider:

Iowa State University

Date Added:

06/14/2023