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Plant evolution and the origin of crop species / James F. Hancock, Department of Horticulture, Michigan State University.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublisher: Wallingford, Oxfordshire, UK : CABI, 2004Copyright date: 2004Edition: Second editionDescription: 1 online resource (x, 313 pages) : illustrations, maps, chartsContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • computer
Carrier type:
  • online resource
Subject(s): Genre/Form: Additional physical formats: Print version:: Plant evolution and the origin of crop species.DDC classification:
  • 633 23
LOC classification:
  • SB106.O74 H36 2004eb
Online resources: Also available in print format.
Contents:
Chromosome Structure and Genetic Variability -- Assortment of Genetic Variability -- The Multifactorial Genome -- Polyploidy and Gene Duplication -- Speciation -- The Origins of Agriculture -- The Dynamics of Plant Domestication -- Cereal Grains -- Protein Plants -- Starchy Staples and Sugars -- Fruits, Vegetables, Oils and Fibres -- Postscript : Germ-plasm Resources.
Abstract: This book is arranged in two sections: the first five chapters cover the genetic mechanisms associated with plant evolution (chromosome structure and genetic variability, assortment of genetic variability, the multifactorial genome, polyploidy and gene duplication, and speciation). The second section contains seven chapters which deal with the domestication process and the origin of crop species, with four chapters devoted to the evolution of individual crops (cereals, grain legumes, root crops, and fruits, vegetables and oilseeds). A subject index is supplied. This book is aimed at advanced students and postgraduates.
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This book is arranged in two sections: the first five chapters cover the genetic mechanisms associated with plant evolution (chromosome structure and genetic variability, assortment of genetic variability, the multifactorial genome, polyploidy and gene duplication, and speciation). The second section contains seven chapters which deal with the domestication process and the origin of crop species, with four chapters devoted to the evolution of individual crops (cereals, grain legumes, root crops, and fruits, vegetables and oilseeds). A subject index is supplied. This book is aimed at advanced students and postgraduates.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 251-305) and index.

Chromosome Structure and Genetic Variability -- Assortment of Genetic Variability -- The Multifactorial Genome -- Polyploidy and Gene Duplication -- Speciation -- The Origins of Agriculture -- The Dynamics of Plant Domestication -- Cereal Grains -- Protein Plants -- Starchy Staples and Sugars -- Fruits, Vegetables, Oils and Fibres -- Postscript : Germ-plasm Resources.

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