Global Plant Genetic Resources for Insect-Resistant Crops
Editorial Reviews
Review
"This is a well presented reference book…The editors have done a marvelous job of selecting the right crops for the discussions in this book…The foreword by Masa Iwanaga is an excellent essay on the economics of stress damage." --Plant Science ". . . it is essential that the problem of food security be recognized as a challenge facing all of humanity, and that concerted global efforts in agricultural research be intensified. . . . exciting successful examples of effective use of genetic diversity for the development of insect-resistant crops abound. This book provides many such examples, from which we can learn valuable lessons for the effective use of conserved germplasm. The widely applicable lesson is that close, effective, and long-term collaboration is required among different players, including germplasm curators, plant breeders, molecular biologists, entomologists, ecologists, and social scientists." -Masa Iwanaga, Deputy Director General (Programme), International Plant Genetic Resources Institute, Rome, Italy, in the Foreword to this book
Book Description
An excellent reference book for plant breeders and entomologists, Global Plant Genetic Resources for Insect-Resistant Crops combines germplasm preservation with use in insect-resistant crop development and basic research. The contributions of the authors represent the efforts, cooperation, and understanding of world leaders in the conservation and use of global plant genetic resources for sustainable agricultural production. Concepts addressed include dependency of modern agriculture on chemical pest control and applications of biotechnology in use of natural plant genes for insect-resistant crops.
Global Plant Genetic Resources for Insect-Resistant Crops,Stephen L. Clement,CRC,0849326958,Agriculture - Agronomy,Agriculture - General,Flowers,Food crops,Genetic aspects,Germplasm resources,Insect resistance,Life Sciences - Botany,Pest Control In Field Crops,Plant Genetics,Science/Mathematics,Technology,Technology & Industrial Arts,Science / Botany
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