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This book provides a fresh, updated perspective of the current
status and perspectives in genetic improvement of a diverse array
of tropical crops. The first part covers aspects which are relevant
across crops, namely how to maximize the use of genetic information
through modern bioinformatic approaches and how to use statistics
as a tool to sustain increased genetic gains and breeding
efficiency. The second part of the book provides an updated view of
some seed-propagated crops, such as rice, maize and oil palm, as
well as crops propagated through vegetative means such as sweet
potato, cassava, banana and sugarcane. Each chapter addresses the
main breeding objectives, markets served, current breeding
approaches, biotechnology, genetic progress observed, and in
addition a glimpse into the future for each of these selected and
important tropical crops.
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
This is a hands-on, practical guide covering seedling screening for
disease response in oil palm for pathology, breeding and genetics.
Oil palm is the top oil crop in the world and Ganoderma is the most
devastating disease of oil palm. The authors are all actively
engaged in oil palm seed production and breeding and bring together
the many aspects of seedling disease testing in to one integrated
manual. Presenting sound practices based on scientific innovation
and knowledge, this guide provides techniques integrated with
expertise and also looks towards future possibilities. Promoting
green, eco-friendly agriculture, this book covers: Health and
safety considerations Media preparation for in vitro culture
Collecting isolates and culture preparation Preparation of
Ganoderma inoculum Nursery inoculation Scoring response Based on
experience and protocols, this is an invaluable manual for students
and researchers in agriculture, plant breeders, growers, traders
and production companies interested in the practicalities of oil
palm pathology. It provides a resource for training, a knowledge
base for people new to oil palm and a reference guide for managers,
to ensure best practices in maximising sustainability and
production of this important crop.
This is a practical guide to mutation breeding in oil palm,
representing completely novel work supported by the Plant Breeding
and Genetics Section of the Joint FAO/IAEA Division (Vienna,
Austria). Oil palm is the top oil crop and the only major crop and
only oil crop not to have been improved by plant mutation breeding.
The manual is hands-on, providing step-by-step illustrated methods
in mutation induction, mutation detection and mutant line
development for oil palm improvement. Presenting sound practices
based on scientific innovation and knowledge, this guide provides
techniques integrated with expertise and is authored by
practitioners actively engaged in oil palm seed production and
breeding. Promoting green, eco-friendly agriculture, this book
features coverage of: Radio-sensitivity testing Challenges and
opportunities for mutation breeding Protocol for developing mutant
generations for mutant screening Services in irradiation treatments
The only available resource containing protocols and guidelines on
how oil palm can be manipulated for mutation breeding, this book is
essential reading for oil palm breeders, seed producers and
plantation companies, oil palm traders, students and research
institutes across the world. It provides a resource for training, a
knowledge base for people new to oil palm and a reference guide for
managers, to ensure best practices in maximising sustainability and
production of this important crop. .
This is a hands-on, practical guide to describe physical bunch and
oil analysis of oil palm. Bunch and oil analysis laboratories are
set up at oil mills to assess production, yield potential of
plantations and oil extraction rates relative to targets. The
higher the oil yields produced by the planting material, the less
land that is needed to achieve a specific level of production,
hence helping in the sustainability of the crop. Practical,
illustrated steps are given in determining bunch and oil
characteristics of oil palm. Promoting green, eco-friendly
agriculture, this book covers: An introduction to bunch and oil
analysis Health and safety considerations Bunch sampling Physical
bunch analysis of stalks, spikelets, fruits and nuts Fruit sampling
Nut analysis and measurements of components Oil analysis, oil
extraction and measurement Calculation of bunch components and
reporting. This is an invaluable manual for oil palm mill managers,
oil palm plantation managers, palm oil producers, oil palm
breeders, agronomists, oil chemists, oil palm seed producing
companies and research institutes across the world (especially
tropical zones). It is useful for those starting a career in oil
palm production, as a reference guide for managers and for training
purposes.
This is a practical guide to seed germination in oil palm for both
breeding and genetic studies as well as commercial seed production.
Oil palm is the top oil crop in the world and this manual provides
step-by-step illustrated methods, written by practitioners actively
engaged in oil palm seed production and breeding. Presenting sound
practices based on scientific innovation and knowledge, this guide
brings together the many aspects of seed germination in oil palm in
one place. Promoting green, eco-friendly agriculture, this book
covers: Health and safety considerations Pollination and harvesting
Seed preparation, viability testing and moisture testing Seed
processing for commercial production and breeding 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 seed production.
It is also a valuable resource for training, for those entering a
career in oil palm and as a reference for managers , to ensure best
practices in maximising sustainability and production of this
important crop.
This is a hands-on practical guide to the use of Trichoderma as a
biocontrol, as part of sustainable disease control measures for
Ganoderma disease in oil palm plantations. The manual provides
background information on Ganoderma (basal stem rot), the most
devastating disease of oil palm in Southeast Asia, as well as on
the benefits of Trichoderma fungi in safe guarding yields. The
disease is caused by soil-borne fungi, Ganoderma spp, which are
found in West Africa and South America, as well as Southeast Asia.
Practical information is given on: the use of Trichoderma to manage
Ganoderma for research and commercial use health and safety
considerations in the laboratory, nursery and field in vitro
multiplication of Trichoderma starting from media preparation and
culture Ganoderma pathogenicity testing Trichoderma in vitro
antagonism screening of Ganoderma Trichoderma screening to protect
seedlings scoring Ganoderma response to Trichoderma in selecting
aggressive Trichoderma isolates commercial use and application in
oil palm plantations This is an invaluable manual for oil palm
growers, estate/plantation managers, pathologists and breeders and
research institutes across the world (especially tropical zones).
It is also useful for those starting a career in oil palm plant
protection, and as a reference guide for managers and for training
purposes.
This is a hands-on, practical guide to general and specific
practices in oil palm nurseries to produce healthy, vigorous and
uniform plants ready for field planting. There are two nursery
stages, pre-nursery and main nursery. The pre-nursery receives both
germinated seeds and tissue culture produced plantlets (ramets)
which are planted in a relatively small area in which shade and
humidity can be controlled. Once young plants are established they
are transferred to the main nursery, potted-on and grown on to
produce field-ready plants. Good nursery practices, using
sustainable approaches where possible, aim to provide high quality
planting materials for both commercial production and field
trialling. The book covers: Nursery set up - pre-nursery and main
nursery Fertilizer programmes Watering Culling Weeding Pests and
diseases Pre-field genotypic screening and selection Quarantine
nurseries This is an invaluable manual for commercial seed
producers, nursery plant producers, commercial plantation companies
and plant breeders, as well as researchers in oil palm. It is
useful for those starting a career in oil palm production, and as a
reference guide for managers and for training purposes.
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