Crop Improvement
This textbook covers basic principles in the genetic improvement of crop plants. Emphasis is placed 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 affec...
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| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Ames, IA
Iowa State University Digital Press
[2023]
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| Series: | Open textbook library.
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Table of Contents:
- About the PBEA Series
- Basic Principles of Plant Breeding
- Pedigree Naming Systems and Symbols
- Genetic Variation and Germplasm Usage
- Refresher on Population and Quantitative Genetics
- Steps in Cultivar Development
- Breeding Methods
- Participatory Plant Breeding and Participatory Variety Selection
- Common Bean Breeding
- Cowpea Breeding
- Millet Breeding
- Rice Breeding
- Sorghum Breeding
- Sweetpotato Breeding
- Groundnut Breeding
- Cassava Breeding
- Seed Systems and Certification
- Contributors
- Applied Learning Activities