| Description |
1 online resource (x, 370 pages, 2 unnumbered pages of plates) : illustrations (some color) |
| Contents |
Citrus breeding / I.A. Khan and W.J. Kender -- A comprehesive citrus genetic improvement program / F.G. Gmitter Jr, J.W. Grosser, W.S. Castle and G.A. Moore -- Origin and taxonomy / E. Nicolosi -- Citrus germplasm resource / R.R. Krueger and L. Navarro -- Nuceller embryony / J.L. Kepiro and M.L. Roose -- Cytogenetics / M.J. Jaskani, M. Omura and I.A. Khan -- Haploidy / M.A. Germanà -- Seedlessness and ploidy manipulations / P. Ollitrault, F. Luro and M. Yamamoto -- Somaclonal variation / J.W. Grosser, X.X. Deng and R.M. Goodrich -- Somatic hybridization / P. Ollitrault, W. Guo and J.W. Grooser -- Single chromosome transfer / E.S. Louzada -- Mapping and marker-assisted selection / M.L. Roose -- Cloning and characterization of disease resistant genes / F.G. Gmitter Jr, Z. Deng and C. Chen -- Genetic transformation of citrus for pathogen resistance / V.J. Febres, R.F. Lee and G.A. Moore / L -- Genetic transformation / L. Peña, M. Cervera, R. Ghorbel, A. Domínguez, C. Fagoaga, J. Juárez, J.A. Pina and L. Navarro -- Mutation breeding / M.L. Roose and T.E. Williams -- Shooting-tip grafting in vitro / L. Navarro and J. Juárez |
| Summary |
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 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Citrus -- Breeding
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Citrus -- Genetics
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TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Agriculture -- General.
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GARDENING -- Fruit.
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Citrus -- Breeding
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Khan, Iqrar A. (Iqrar Ahmad)
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| ISBN |
9781845931933 |
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1845931939 |
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