Handbook of Plant Cell Culture. Vol. 2: Crop Species. 1984. illustr.(some col.). 1 portrait. X,644 p. gr8vo.

This second volume in a new multi-volume treatise applies the state-of-the-art plant cell culture techniques described in Volume 1 to a wide range of crops. In 21 authoritative chapters,the world's foremostscientists cover maize, oats, wheat, beans, red clover and other foragelegumes, asparagus, celery, cassava, sweet potato, banana, papaya, apple, grapes, conifers, date palm, rubber, sugarcane, and tobacco.As in Volume 1, the contributors emphasize practical methodology. Everychapter contains 1) detailed protocols which serve as the foundation forcurrent research, 2) a critical review of the literature, including keycontributions and summary tables that highlight valuable information,and 3) in-depth evaluations of the tremendous potential this field showsfor crop improvement. In addition, the history and economic importance of each crop is discussed. This standard format ensures a clear andcontinuous presentation.