Wild relatives of cultivated plants in India : a reservoir of alternative genetic resources and more
This book provides a comprehensive overview of the wild relatives of crops and cultivated species found in India, covering their distribution, phylogenetic relationships with cultivated species, traits that are of economic and breeding value, and the perceived threats. It highlights the opportunitie...
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| Format | Electronic eBook |
| Language | English |
| Published |
Singapore :
Springer,
2017.
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| Subjects | |
| Online Access | Full text |
| ISBN | 9789811051166 9789811051159 |
| Physical Description | 1 online resource |
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Table of Contents:
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Part 1. Wild Relatives
- Chapter 2. Defining Wild Relatives
- Chapter 3. Importance of Wild Relatives as Genetic Resource and Otherwise
- Part 2. Wild Relatives Distribution and Diversity in Different Crop Groups.- Chapter 4. Cereals
- Chapter 5. Grain Legumes
- Chapter 6. Oilseeds
- Chapter 7. Fiber Crops
- Chapter 8. Forages Crops
- Chapter 9. Vegetables
- Chapter10. Fruits and Nuts
- Chapter 11. Species and Condiments
- Chapter 12. Commercial Crops (sugarcane, tea, coffee, rubber etc.)
- Chapter 13. Medicinal and Aromatic plants
- Chapter 14. Floriculture Crops
- Chapter 15. Agro-forestry
- Chapter 16. Cottage Industry Crops and Others (Bamboo, arrowroot, reetha etc.)
- Part 3. Conservation of Wild Relatives
- Chapter 17. Classification of Wild Relatives to Facilitate Conservation and Gene Transfer
- Chapter 18. Collection Strategies
- Chapter 19. & nbs p;Conservation Strategies
- Chapter 20. Breeding Strategies for Use
- Chapter 21. Future Perspective.