Download or read book Bibliography of Agriculture written by and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 720 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Genomic Designing for Biotic Stress Resistant Cereal Crops written by Chittaranjan Kole and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-08-31 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents deliberations on molecular and genomic mechanisms underlying the interactions of crop plants to the biotic stresses caused by different diseases and pests that are important to develop resistant crop varieties. Knowledge on the advanced genetic and genomic crop improvement strategies including molecular breeding, transgenics, genomic-assisted breeding, and the recently emerging genome editing for developing resistant varieties in cereal crops is imperative for addressing FHNEE (food, health, nutrition, energy, and environment) security. Whole genome sequencing of these crops followed by genotyping-by-sequencing has provided precise information regarding the genes conferring resistance useful for gene discovery, allele mining, and shuttle breeding which in turn opened up the scope for 'designing' crop genomes with resistance to biotic stresses. The eight chapters each dedicated to a cereal crop in this volume elucidate on different types of biotic stresses and their effects on and interaction with the crop; enumerate on the available genetic diversity with regard to biotic stress resistance among available cultivars; illuminate on the potential gene pools for utilization in interspecific gene transfer; present brief on classical genetics of stress resistance and traditional breeding for transferring them to their cultivated counterparts; depict the success stories of genetic engineering for developing biotic stress-resistant crop varieties; discuss on molecular mapping of genes and QTLs underlying stress resistance and their marker-assisted introgression into elite varieties; enunciate on different genomics-aided techniques including genomic selection, allele mining, gene discovery, and gene pyramiding for developing adaptive crop varieties with higher quantity and quality of yields, and also elaborate some case studies on genome editing focusing on specific genes for generating biotic stress-resistant crops.

Download or read book Lost Crops of Africa written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 1996-02-14 with total page 405 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scenes of starvation have drawn the world's attention to Africa's agricultural and environmental crisis. Some observers question whether this continent can ever hope to feed its growing population. Yet there is an overlooked food resource in sub-Saharan Africa that has vast potential: native food plants. When experts were asked to nominate African food plants for inclusion in a new book, a list of 30 species grew quickly to hundreds. All in all, Africa has more than 2,000 native grains and fruitsâ€""lost" species due for rediscovery and exploitation. This volume focuses on native cereals, including: African rice, reserved until recently as a luxury food for religious rituals. Finger millet, neglected internationally although it is a staple for millions. Fonio (acha), probably the oldest African cereal and sometimes called "hungry rice." Pearl millet, a widely used grain that still holds great untapped potential. Sorghum, with prospects for making the twenty-first century the "century of sorghum." Tef, in many ways ideal but only now enjoying budding commercial production. Other cultivated and wild grains. This readable and engaging book dispels myths, often based on Western bias, about the nutritional value, flavor, and yield of these African grains. Designed as a tool for economic development, the volume is organized with increasing levels of detail to meet the needs of both lay and professional readers. The authors present the available information on where and how each grain is grown, harvested, and processed, and they list its benefits and limitations as a food source. The authors describe "next steps" for increasing the use of each grain, outline research needs, and address issues in building commercial production. Sidebars cover such interesting points as the potential use of gene mapping and other "high-tech" agricultural techniques on these grains. This fact-filled volume will be of great interest to agricultural experts, entrepreneurs, researchers, and individuals concerned about restoring food production, environmental health, and economic opportunity in sub-Saharan Africa. Selection, Newbridge Garden Book Club

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Download or read book International Workshop on Sorghum Stem Borers 17 20 Nov 1987 ICRISAT Center India written by and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Regional reports, Bionomics and control (except Host-plant resistance), host-plant resistance, Breeding for resistance.

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Download or read book Pearl Millet Breeding written by I. S. Khairwal and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many advances have been made in the genetic improvement of pearl millet and this text is intended to fill the need for a comprehensive document which brings together principles and research results related to breeding and development activities.

Download or read book The Major Arthropod Pests and Weeds of Agriculture in Southeast Asia written by D. F. Waterhouse and published by State Mutual Book & Periodical Service. This book was released on 1993 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Rice Ratooning written by International Rice Research Institute and published by Int. Rice Res. Inst.. This book was released on 1988 with total page 287 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Overview; Morphology and physiology of rice ratoons; Rice ratooning in practice; Evaluation and potential of rice ratooning; Cultural practices; Genetics and varietal improvement.

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Download or read book Soil Chemical Analysis written by Marion LeRoy Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1975 with total page 1790 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Atomic models of mineral crystals and organic molecules; Dispersion of soil minerals; Mineral fractionation for soils; X-ray diffraction analysis of soil minerals; Cation exchange capacity determination for soils; Thermal analysis of soil minerals; Specific surface determination of soil minerals; Infrared absorption analysis of soils; Electron microscope examination of soils; Light microscope determinations for soil; Selective dissolution and chemical allocation of soil minerals; Soil organic matter separation and characterization; Cation activity and redox potential measurement for soils; Isotopic analysis for soils; Soil acid production by H resin or salt-acid treatment; Cation exchange equilibrium of soil colloidal acids with bases.