Crossing in Oil Palm - A Manual (Paperback)

Oil palm is the world's most important oil crop and crossing is used extensively in the production of commercial seed, breeding and genetic studies. This book illustrates crossing techniques to maximise success and safeguard purity, enabling the production of high quality seeds to grow-on as planting material and in breeding superior cultivars. Presenting sound practices based on scientific innovation in plant breeding, this guide provides techniques integrated with expertise and application of sustainable aspects of agronomy and crop protection, alongside information and imaging technology. Promoting green, eco-friendly agriculture, this book covers: biology and genetics, germplasm, target traits and commercial crossing; health and safety considerations in the field and laboratory; pollen collection and storage, pollen viability testing, and pollination; isolation of the female inflorescence; and commercial tenera production. Based on experience and protocols, this is an invaluable manual for students and researchers in agriculture, plant breeders, growers and end users interested in the practicalities of oil palm crossing for breeding and commercial seed production

General

Imprint:	Cabi Publishing
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Techniques in Plantation Science
Release date:	September 2018
First published:	2018
Authors:	Umi Setiawati • Baihaqi Sitepu • Fazrin Nur • Brian Forster • Sylvester Dery
Series editors:	Brian Forster • Peter D. S. Caligari
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 4mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	96
ISBN-13:	978-1-78639-591-7
Categories:	Books > Professional & Technical > Biochemical engineering > Biotechnology > General Books > Professional & Technical > Agriculture & farming > Crop husbandry > General Promotions
LSN:	1-78639-591-6
Barcode:	9781786395917

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