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Vegetable brassicas and related crucifers
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- Book Synopsis
- The Brassica genus contains diverse and economically important species and crops, for example, Brassica oleracea including cauliflower to kohlrabi, B.rapa including pak choi to mizuna, and aquatic crucifers such as watercress. These provide humankind with huge diversities of foods, promoting health and well-being.This substantially expanded second edition reflects the significant advances in knowledge of plant breeding and crop production which have occurred since publication of the original book in 2006. Embracing new Brassicaceae research and concepts of sustainable and automated crop production, topics include: Brassica evolution and transcontinental spread as the basis for crop breedingGene-editing, rapid sequencing, genetic markers and linkage mapping to enable efficient plant breedingSeed development, F1 cultivars and rapid maturing crops for profitable cropping Environmental impacts on pests, pathogens, crop reliability and qualitySoil health and fertility as agronomic principles Environmental sustainability, biocontrol and integrated pest management Vegetable brassicas as nutrient-rich foods for optimal health benefitsAn invaluable resource for all those involved in Brassica production, this is essential reading for researchers and students in horticulture and plant science, growers, producers, consultants and industry advisors.
- About The Author
- Geoffrey R. Dixon is owner of GreenGene International (consultancy supplying applied biological knowledge), and Visiting Professor & Research Fellow in the School of Agriculture, Policy & Development, the University of Reading.
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- ISBN
- 9781789249156
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- CAB International, (08 January 2024)
- Number of Pages
- 544
- Weight
- 896 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 155 x 233 x 28 mm
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