Citrus Genetics, Breeding and Biotechnology.
Title:
Citrus Genetics, Breeding and Biotechnology.
Author:
Khan, I.
ISBN:
9781845931933
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Physical Description:
1 online resource (384 pages)
Series:
Cabi Publishing
Contents:
Contents -- Contributors -- Preface -- 1 Citrus Breeding -- 2 A Comprehesive Citrus Genetic Improvement Programme -- 3 Origin and Taxonomy -- 4 Citrus Germplasm Resources -- 5 Nuceller Embryony -- 6 Cytogenetics -- 7 Haploidy -- 8 Seedlessness and Ploidy Manipulations -- 9 Somaclonal Variation in Sweet Orange -- 10 Somatic Hybridization -- 11 Microprotoplast-mediated Chromosome Transfer and its Potential for Citrus Breeding -- 12 Mapping and Marker-assisted Selection -- 13 Cloning and Characterization of Disease Resistance Genes -- 14 Genetic Transformation of Citrus for Pathogen Resistance -- 15 Genetic Transformation -- 16 Mutation Breeding -- 17 Shoot-tip Grafting In vitro -- Index -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- J -- K -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- Q -- R -- S -- T -- U -- V -- W -- X -- Z.
Abstract:
Using contributions from international experts, this book provides a comprehensive review of citrus breeding, including relevant genetics, molecular biology and biotechnology. It discusses such topics as the origin and taxonomy, hybridization and seed procedures, and aspects of biotechnology.
Local Note:
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2017. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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