Grain legumes: evolution and genetic resources
Auteur :
Smartt, J.
Éditeur :
Cambridge University Press
ISBN :
9780521050524
Date de publication :
14 févr. 2008
Dimensions :
22,8 x 15,3 x 1,8 cm
Poids :
594 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
This volume provides a survey of all the major grain legumes from the standpoint of both their evolution and their potential for further development and improvement as economically important food crops. It surveys the changes which have occurred in plant domestication and discusses the benefits still to be gained from evaluation and improvement of genetic resources.