The Production of New Potato Varieties: Technological Advances

Hardback

Main Details

Title The Production of New Potato Varieties: Technological Advances
Authors and Contributors      Edited by G. J. Jellis
Edited by D. E. Richardson
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:380
Dimensions(mm): Height 234,Width 152
Category/GenreAgriculture and farming
ISBN/Barcode 9780521324588
ClassificationsDewey:635.213
Audience
Professional & Vocational

Publishing Details

Publisher Cambridge University Press
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publication Date 28 August 1987
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

The potato is one of the world's most important food crops. It produces more nutritious food from less land in a shorter time than any other major crop. Therefore advances in the production of new potato varieties will greatly contribute to the world's food supply. The book outlines the current strategies used in the breeding and testing of potato varieties. It discusses the achievements to date and considers future prospects for varietal improvement using both traditional and new techniques, including genetic manipulation, tissue culture and protoplast fusion. Opportunities for breeding varieties suitable for propagation from true seed, of particular significance to the agricultural systems of developing countries, are also featured, together with an extensive and up-to-date bibliography. The book is based on the proceedings of a joint meeting of EAPR and EUCARPIA at King's College, Cambridge, December 1985. It contains contributions from many leading authorities in potato breeding and variety assessment throughout the world, and will interest post-graduate students in plant breeding, genetics and molecular biology, together with professionals engaged in potato research and the application of molecular biology to agriculture.