Book ID: 53024
Hayward, M.D., N.O. Bosemark and I. Romagosa (eds.)
Plant Breeding. Principles and Prospects. 1993. (Plant Breeding Series, 1). figs. tabs. some col.pls. XXIII,550 p. gr8vo. Hard cover.
The book is divided into sections, each containing several chapters,covering genetic systems and population structure, sources andassessment of variation, manipulation of genetic systems, selectionmethods, adaptation and specific trait breeding. Much of the informationwithin the book will be of use for teaching purposes and the vast wealthof detail makes it an invaluable reference work for all concerned withthe subject of plant breeding, including senior level students,researchers and teachers in plant and agricultural sciences and plantgenetics, and practical plant breeders.