Breeding Sorghum for Diverse End Uses

ISBN-13: 9780081018798 / Angielski / Twarda / 2018 / 450 str.

Aruna C. Reddy; K. B. R. S. Visarada; B. Venkatesh Bhat

Opis

Breeding Sorghum for Diverse End Uses is a comprehensive overview of all significant global efforts for genetic improvement of sorghum. A major crop of many semi-arid nations, by careful breeding the plant is suitable for a huge range of uses, from human food to biofuels. Split into two main sections, the book initially reviews the genetic suitability of sorghum for breeding as well as providing the history of the genetic improvement of the grain. The various breeding methods which are suitable for use are discussed and analyzed. The second part of the book looks at specific breeding programs for improvement in a number of areas including human food, animal feed, industrial uses. There will also be coverage of intellectual property rights in regard to sorghum. The book will be of interest to academics researching plant genetics and sorghum development in particular. Breeding Sorghum for Diverse End Uses will also be essential reading for engineers who utilize the sorghum for food, feed, and industrial materials in industry.

• Provides information to readers about key advances in the understanding of the genetic makeup of sorghum
• Allows plant breeders to apply this research in effectively breeding new strains of sorghum dependent upon their ultimate final usage
• Latest findings are discussed in each section to orient researchers to plan for future genetic enhancement

Spis treści

1. Introduction
2. Genetic diversity in sorghum
3. History of sorghum improvement/breeding
4. Breeding methods applicable for sorghum improvement
5. Breeding for grower traits
6. Breeding for human food traits
7. Breeding for animal feed traits
8. Breeding for industrial product traits
9. Breeding for stress resistance
10. Sorghum seed systems
11. Intellectual property rights related to sorghum