Format:
1 online resource (x, 313 pages)
,
illustrations, maps, charts
Edition:
Second edition
ISBN:
9780851998749
Series Statement:
CABI Books
Content:
This book is arranged in two sections: the first five chapters cover the genetic mechanisms associated with plant evolution (chromosome structure and genetic variability, assortment of genetic variability, the multifactorial genome, polyploidy and gene duplication, and speciation). The second section contains seven chapters which deal with the domestication process and the origin of crop species, with four chapters devoted to the evolution of individual crops (cereals, grain legumes, root crops, and fruits, vegetables and oilseeds). A subject index is supplied. This book is aimed at advanced students and postgraduates.
Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 251-305) and index. - Title from PDF title page (viewed August 23, 2013)
Additional Edition:
ISBN 085199685X
Additional Edition:
Erscheint auch als Druck-Ausgabe ISBN 085199685X
Additional Edition:
Erscheint auch als Druck-Ausgabe Hancock, James F. Plant evolution and the origin of crop species Wallingford [u.a.] : CABI Publ., 2004 ISBN 085199685X
Language:
English
Subjects:
Biology
Keywords:
Evolution
;
Nutzpflanzen
;
Genetische Ressourcen
;
Nutzpflanzen
;
Genzentrum
;
Nutzpflanzen
;
Nutzpflanzen
;
Evolution
DOI:
10.1079/9780851996851.0000
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