| Wheat: Prospects for Global Improvement: Proceedings of the 5th International Wheat Conference, 10-14 June, 1996, Ankara, Turkey 1997 Edition Contributor(s): Braun, H. -J (Editor), Altay, Fahri (Editor), Kronstad, W. E. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0792347277 ISBN-13: 9780792347279 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $313.49 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: December 1997 Annotation: The book contains the proceedings of the Fifth International Wheat Conference at which leading international scientists reviewed current research issues and developments in wheat improvement. The debated topics cover breeding and genetics, genetic resources and importance of free germplasm exchange, breeding for biotic and abiotic stresses, physiology, agronomy and mineral nutrition, grain quality and biotechnology. A significant number of presentations were made by participants from the former USSR and Eastern and Central Europe, making this book also a prime reference for current wheat research and production status in these countries. This book provides an opportunity for wheat scientists interested in global wheat improvement issues to obtain an insight into the research that is currently being conducted worldwide and the prospects of further improvement to meet the increasing demands for this food commodity. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Technology & Engineering | Agriculture - Agronomy - General |
| Dewey: 580 |
| LCCN: 97033651 |
| Series: Developments in Plant Breeding |
| Physical Information: 1.31" H x 7" W x 10" (2.75 lbs) 582 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The book contains the proceedings of the Fifth International Wheat Conference at which leading international scientists reviewed current research issues and developments in wheat improvement. The debated topics cover breeding and genetics, genetic resources and importance of free germplasm exchange, breeding for biotic and abiotic stresses, physiology, agronomy and mineral nutrition, grain quality and biotechnology. A significant number of presentations were made by participants from the former USSR and Eastern and Central Europe, making this book also a prime reference for current wheat research and production status in these countries. This book provides an opportunity for wheat scientists interested in global wheat improvement issues to obtain an insight into the research that is currently being conducted worldwide and the prospects of further improvement to meet the increasing demands for this food commodity. |