Many of the crops widely grown today stem from a very narrow genetic base; understanding and preserving crop genetic resources is vital to the security of food systems worldwide. Plant Breeding Reviews presents state-of-the-art reviews on plant genetics and the breeding of all types of crops by both traditional means and molecular methods. The emphasis on this landmark series is on methodology, a fundamental understanding of crop genetics, and applications to major crops. Coverage includes a wide range of crops: row crops, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and trees grown for timber and pulp. Numerous references provide easy, time-saving, and cost-effective access to the primary literature.
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Dedication: Richard K. Downey, Designer of Canola (G. Rakow).
Apomixis: Genetics and Breeding (Y. Savidan).
DNA Methylation and Plant Breeding (A. Tsaftaris & A. Polidoros).
Honeycomb Breeding: Principles and Applications (V. Fasoula &D. Fasoula).
Genetic and Ecological Risks from Biotechnologically-DerivedHerbicide-Resistant Crops: Decision Trees for Risk Assessment (J. Gressel & T. Rotteveel).
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