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History of Plant Breeding

By Schlegel, Rolf H. J.

History of Plant Breeding Natural Sciences

History of Plant Breeding

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While there has been great progress in the development of plant breeding over the last decade, the selection of suitable plants for human consumption began over 13,000 years ago. This book provides a comprehensive treatment of the development of crop improvement methods over centuries. It features an extensive historical treatment of development, including influential individuals in the field, plant cultivation in various regions, techniques used in the Old World, and cropping in ancient America. It covers modern advances in the twentieth century including hybrid breeding, biotechnological improvement, and genetic manipulation.
Product details
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
332
Release Date:
2018-01-26
Publication Date:
2018-01-26
Publisher:
CRC Press
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
1138106763
ISBN13:
9781138106765
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Minimum Reading Age:
10
Maximum Reading Age:
80
Weight:
821 g
Height:
183 cm
Width:
260 cm
Thickness:
22 cm
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