Vegetables I: Asteraceae, Brassicaceae, Chenopodicaceae, and Cucurbitaceae by Fe

Description: Vegetables I by Fernando Nuez, Jaime Prohens-Tomás The first volume of the Handbook of Plant Breeding book series, Vegetables I is devoted to vegetable crops breeding. It contains a comprehensive review of the diversity, breeding techniques, and use of the most advanced molecular techniques in the genetic improvement of these crops. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The production and consumption of vegetables has expanded dramatically in the last years, with a global growth in the production of more than 50% in the last decade, a rate of increase that is much higher than for other plant commodities. Vegetables constitute an important part of a varied and healthy diet and provide significant amounts of vitamins, antioxidants and other substances that prevent diseases and contribute to an improvement in the quality of life. In consequence, it is expected that in the coming years, vegetable crops production will continue its expansion. Improved varieties have had a main role in the increases in yield and quality of vegetable crops. In this respect, the vegetables seed market is very dynamic and competitive, and predominant varieties are quickly replaced by new varieties. Therefore, updated information on the state of the art of the genetic improvement of specific crops is of interest to vegetable crops breeders, researchers and scholars. During the last years an immense quantity of new knowledge on the genetic diversity of vegetables and the utilization of genetic resources, breeding methods and techniques, and on the development and utilization of modern biotechnologies in vegetables crop breeding has accumulated, and there is a need of a major reference work that synthesizes this information. This is our objective. Notes This significant work will be high on every horticulturalists Christmas list. It is a major work with but one aim: to provide breeders and researchers from the public and private sectors with all the latest information on the breeding of crops of economic relevance. Whats more, it serves as a major reference book for post-graduate courses and PhD courses on breeding vegetable crops, as well a one-stop-shop for horticulturists and extension agents interested in current advancements in the development of new vegetable crops varieties. Each chapter incorporates the most up-to-date information on the crops examined, and Focused on practice with special emphasis on standardizing chemotherapy protocolsPractice-relevant information on supportive treatment measuresFlow charts on therapy planningPrecise information on how to proceed in emergency situations in the fields of hematology and oncologyStandard procedures for invasive therapiesTherapy protocols for the treatment of leukemia, lymphomas and solid tumors, provided in table formthis subject this one contains the most cutting-edge information on molecular breeding techniques. Readers can benefit from having in a single book the most relevant information for the genetic improvement of the most important vegetable crops. Back Cover The production and consumption of vegetables has expanded dramatically in the last years, with a global growth in the production of more than 50% in the last decade and it is expected that in the coming years, vegetable crops production will continue its expansion. The vegetables seed market is very dynamic and competitive, and predominant varieties are quickly replaced by new varieties. Therefore, updated information on the state of the art of the genetic improvement of specific crops is of interest to vegetable crops breeders, researchers and scholars. During the last years an immense quantity of new knowledge on the genetic diversity of vegetables and the utilization of genetic resources, breeding methods and techniques, and on the development and utilization of modern biotechnologies in vegetables crop breeding has accumulated, and there is a need of a major reference work that synthesizes this information. The Handbook of Plant Breeding--Vegetables I and II are two volumes devoted to 20 of the most important vegetable crops. These crops belong to eight different botanical families grouped by taxonomic category. The first volume focuses on four families: Asteraceae or Compositae (chicory and endive, globe artichoke and cardoon, and lettuce), Brassicaceae or Cruciferae (cabbage, and cauliflower and broccoli), Chenopodiaceae (spinach and sugar beet) and Cucurbitaceae (cucumber, melon, pumpkin and winter squash, summer squash, and watermelon). The second volume concentrates on four other families: Fabaceae or Leguminosae (garden pea, and snap bean), Liliaceae (asparagus, and onion), Solanaceae (eggplant, pepper, and tomato) and Umbelliferae or Apiaceae (carrot). Chapters have been written by outstanding breeders with wide experience in the crop breeding. Each chapter includes information on the origin and domestication, varietal groups, genetic resources, major breeding achievements and current goals of breeding, breeding methods and techniques, integration of the new biotechnologies in the breeding programmes, and the production of seed of specific crops. About the Editors: Jaime Prohens is president of the European Association for Research on Plant Breeding (EUCARPIA) and vice-president of the Spanish Society for Horticultural Science (SECH). Prof. Prohens teaches Genetics and Plant Breeding at the Universidad Polit Table of Contents Family Asteraceae (=Compositae).- Chicory and Endive.- Globe Artichoke and Cardoon.- Lettuce.- Family Brassicaceae (=Cruciferae).- Cabbage and Kale.- Cauliflower and Broccoli.- Family Chenopodiaceae.- Spinach.- Table Beet.- Family Cucurbitaceae.- Cucumber.- Melon.- Pumpkin and Winter Squash.- Summer Squash.- Watermelon. Review From the reviews:"This book offers a systematic treatment of important information for breeders and others who work with vegetable crops. Prohens and Nuez … have compiled a collection of high-quality review articles for each crop by well-respected authorities. … Chapters include extensive, authoritative references. … it is geared toward readers interested in specific crop applications. … It is a timely volume for this rapidly moving field as 21st century genetics and genomic applications are applied to plant breeding. Summing Up: Recommended. Upper-division undergraduates through professionals." (R. Grumet, CHOICE, Vol. 45 (10), June, 2008) Long Description The production and consumption of vegetables has expanded dramatically in the last years, with a global growth in the production of more than 50% in the last decade, a rate of increase that is much higher than for other plant commodities. Vegetables constitute an important part of a varied and healthy diet and provide significant amounts of vitamins, antioxidants and other substances that prevent diseases and contribute to an improvement in the quality of life. In consequence, it is expected that in the coming years, vegetable crops production will continue its expansion. Improved varieties have had a main role in the increases in yield and quality of vegetable crops. In this respect, the vegetables seed market is very dynamic and competitive, and predominant varieties are quickly replaced by new varieties. Therefore, updated information on the state of the art of the genetic improvement of specific crops is of interest to vegetable crops breeders, researchers and scholars. During the last years an immense quantity of new knowledge on the genetic diversity of vegetables and the utilization of genetic resources, breeding methods and techniques, and on the development and utilization of modern biotechnologies in vegetables crop breeding has accumulated, and there is a need of a major reference work that synthesizes this information. This is our objective. Review Quote From the reviews:"This book offers a systematic treatment of important information for breeders and others who work with vegetable crops. Prohens and Nuez … have compiled a collection of high-quality review articles for each crop by well-respected authorities. … Chapters include extensive, authoritative references. … it is geared toward readers interested in specific crop applications. … It is a timely volume for this rapidly moving field as 21st century genetics and genomic applications are applied to plant breeding. Summing Up: Recommended. Upper-division undergraduates through professionals." (R. Grumet, CHOICE, Vol. 45 (10), June, 2008) Feature A comprehensive reference on major vegetable crops The only complete resource for plant breeders that includes the most recent molecular techniques being used across species Description for Sales People This significant work will be high on every horticulturalists Christmas list. It is a major work with but one aim: to provide breeders and researchers from the public and private sectors with all the latest information on the breeding of crops of economic relevance. Whats more, it serves as a major reference book for post-graduate courses and PhD courses on breeding vegetable crops, as well a one-stop-shop for horticulturists and extension agents interested in current advancements in the development of new vegetable crops varieties. Each chapter incorporates the most up-to-date information on the crops examined, and Focused on practice with special emphasis on standardizing chemotherapy protocols Practice-relevant information on supportive treatment measures Flow charts on therapy planning Precise information on how to proceed in emergency situations in the fields of hematology and oncology Standard procedures for invasive therapies Therapy protocols for the treatment of leukemia, lymphomas and solid tumors, provided in table formthis subject this one contains the most cutting-edge information on molecular breeding techniques. Readers can benefit from having in a single book the most relevant information for the genetic improvement of the most important vegetable crops. Details ISBN1441924744 Year 2010 ISBN-10 1441924744 ISBN-13 9781441924742 Format Paperback Edition 1st Imprint Springer-Verlag New York Inc. Subtitle Asteraceae, Brassicaceae, Chenopodicaceae, and Cucurbitaceae Place of Publication New York, NY Country of Publication United States Edited by Jaime Prohens-Tomás DEWEY 570 Short Title VEGETABLES I Language English Media Book Series Number 1 Pages 428 Publication Date 2010-11-10 UK Release Date 2010-11-10 AU Release Date 2010-11-10 NZ Release Date 2010-11-10 US Release Date 2010-11-10 Author Jaime Prohens-Tomás Publisher Springer-Verlag New York Inc. Edition Description Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2008 Series Handbook of Plant Breeding Alternative 9780387722917 Audience Professional & Vocational Illustrations 11 Illustrations, color; 67 Illustrations, black and white; XII, 428 p. 78 illus., 11 illus. in color. We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:96279214;

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