Citrus genetics, breeding and biotechnology /

• Format: eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Wallingford, Oxfordshire, UK : CABI, 2007.
• Subjects: Citrus > Genetics.; Citrus > Breeding.; Horticultural Crops, (New March 2000); Plant Breeding and Genetics.; Biotechnology (General), (Revised June 2002); Citrus.; Biotechnology.; Plant breeding.; Plant breeding methods.; Electronic books.
• Online Access: View fulltext via EzAccess
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (x, 370 pages, 4 unnumbered pages of plates) : illustrations, charts; Also available in print format.
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index.
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This book is intended to provide consolidated information on citrus breeding in the era of biotechnology, which is likely to hasten the pace of variety development aimed at resolving the problems faced by grove owners growing currently available cultivars. The subjects covered are focused on citrus while providing information equally useful to the breeders of other tree crops. It will also help students of genetic and breeding identify appropriate applications of biotechnology in citrus breeding. While providing information on future avenues, it also reviews the past progress and achievements ensuring continuity of the subject. Several chapters include protocols for novel techniques that should facilitate their broader application by citrus breeders.