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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 P. Suza & Kendall Lamkey Eds.
- Publisher
- Iowa State University
- Source
- LibreTexts
- License
- CC BY-NC
- Language
- EN
- Category
- Basic Sciences
Contents· 18 sections
- 01: Chapters
- 1.01: Basic Principles of Plant Breeding
- 1.02: Pedigree Naming Systems and Symbols
- 1.03: Genetic Variation and Germplasm Usage
- 1.04: Refresher on Population and Quantitative Genetics
- 1.05: Steps in Cultivar Development
- 1.06: Breeding Methods
- 1.07: Participatory Plant Breeding and Participatory Variety Selection
- 1.08: Common Bean Breeding
- 1.09: Cowpea Breeding
- 1.10: Millet Breeding
- 1.11: Rice Breeding
- 1.12: Sorghum Breeding
- 1.13: Sweetpotato Breeding
- 1.14: Groundnut Breeding
- 1.15: Cassava Breeding
- 1.16: Seed Systems and Certification
- 02: Applied Learning Activities