Horticultural Plant Breeding

Horticultural Plant Breeding

Orton, Thomas J.

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Horticultural Plant Breeding is a complete and comprehensive resource for the development of new cultivars or clones of horticultural crops. It covers the basic theories that underpin plant breeding and applies Mendelian, quantitative and population inheritance practices in smaller populations where the individual plant has high value. Specific traditional breeding methods are also covered, with an emphasis on how these methods are adapted for horticultural species. In addition, the integration of biotechnologies with traditional breeding methodologies is explored, with an emphasis on specific applications for fruits, vegetables and ornamental crop species. Presented in focused sections, Horticultural Plant Breeding addresses historical perspectives and context, and genetics as a critical foundation of plant breeding. It highlights treatments of the various components of breeding programs, such as breeding objectives, germplasm, population engineering, mating systems, enhanced selection methods, established breeding methods applicable to inbreeding and outcrossing situations, and post-breeding activities. Provides a complete and comprehensive resource for those involved in the development of new cultivars or clones of horticultural cropsGuides readers to the most appropriate breeding strategy including potential integration of traditional and biotechnology strategies  that will best achieve a cost-effective outcomeWill include access to 20 narrated slide sets to facilitate additional understanding INDICE: 1. Introduction to and History of Plant Breeding 2. The Context of Plant Breeding 3. Review of Genetics (From the Perspective of a Plant Breeder) 4. Engineered Population Structures 5. Mass Selection and the Basic Breeding Algorithm 6. Germplasm and Genetic Variability 7. Methods to Enhance Genetic Variability 8. Improvement of Selection Effectiveness 9. Natural Mating Systems and Controlled Mating 10. Breeding Objectives 11. Variety Testing and Seed Production 12. Protection of Proprietary Germplasm Section 2. Breeding Methods 13. The Pedigree Method 14. Other Methods for Self Pollinated Plant Species 15. Breeding Methods for Outcrossing Plant Species I. History and Open Pollinated Populations  16. Breeding Methods for Outcrossing Plant Species II. Hybrid Varieties 17.- Breeding Methods for Outcrossing Plant Species III. Asexual Propagation 18. The Backcross Method 19. Disease and Insect Resistance Section 3. Plant Breeding in Action: Specific Horticultural Species 20. Lillium 21. American dogwood 22. Peach 23. Hazelnut 24. Cranberry and Blueberry 25. Wine and Table Grape 26. Capsicum Pepper 27. Tomato 28. Asparagus 29. Cucumber  30. Carrot 31. Strawberry 32. Sweet Corn 33. Leaf Amaranth 34. Apios, a Native North American Tuberous Species

  • ISBN: 978-0-12-815396-3
  • Editorial: Academic Press
  • Encuadernacion: Rústica
  • Páginas: 260
  • Fecha Publicación: 02/06/2019
  • Nº Volúmenes: 1
  • Idioma: Inglés