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Crop Improvement

This textbook covers basic principles in the genetic improvement of crop plants. Emphasis is placed on methods of cultivar development in self-pollinating, cross-pollinating, and asexually propagating crops. Relevant examples of crop improvement research in Africa are utilized to cover factors affecting cultivar release, multiplication, and distribution of high-quality seed.

Author

Walter Suza; Kendall Lamkey

Publisher

Iowa State University Digital Press

Year

2023

Source

Open Textbook Library

License

CC BY-NC

Language

EN

Category

Basic Sciences