Using Genomics to Exploit Grain Legume Biodiversity in Crop Improvement.

From:
Department for International Development
Published
1 January 2006
Document Type:
Book Chapter
Theme:
Agriculture
Authors:
Serraj, R., Upadhyaya, H.D., Blair, M.W., Dwivedi, S.L., Crouch, J.H., Ortiz, R., Balaji, J., Buhariwalla, H.K.

Abstract

This chapter is split up as follows:

I. Introduction.

II. Available Genetic Resources of Key Legume Crops.

III. Management and Utilization of Legume Genetic Resources.

IV. Impact of Genetic Resources in Conventional Legume Breeding.

V. Molecular-Enhanced Strategies for Manipulating Novel Genetic Variation for Legume Breeding.

VI. Advanced Applications in Legume Molecular Breeding.

VII. Conclusions and Future Prospects.

Citation

Plant Breeding Reviews (2006) Chpt. 6, 171-357

Using Genomics to Exploit Grain Legume Biodiversity in Crop Improvement.

Published 1 January 2006
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