Cytogenetics is a branch of genetics that is concerned with the study of the structure and function of the cell, especially the chromosomes. It includes routine analysis of G-Banded chromosomes, other cytogenetic banding techniques, as well as molecular cytogenetics such as fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH) and comparative genomic hybridization (CGH). The world has witnessed extraordinary advances in science over the last few decades. Biotechnology one such area of growth is a term covering a broad range of scientific activities used in many sectors, such as food, health and...

Fiber crops are field crops grown for their fibers, which are traditionally used to make paper, cloth, or rope. The fibers may be chemically modified, like in viscose or cellophane. In recent years materials scientists have begun exploring further use of these fibers in composite materials. Fiber crops are generally harvestable after a single growing season, as distinct from trees, which are typically grown for many years before being harvested for wood pulp fiber. In specific circumstances, fiber crops can be superior to wood pulp fiber in terms of technical performance, environmental impact...

The present study pertaining to the estimation of genetic parameters and characters association in forty maize genotypes was conducted in the glasshouse of the Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan during the crop season in February, 2009 at 3 moisture levels 40%, 60% and 100%. The data for various quantitative characters was recorded, statistically analyzed. The experimental material consisted of 40 maize accessions. The path- coefficients were also computed to estimate the contribution of individual characters to the fresh shoot length....

Der Inhalt dieses Buches befasst sich mit der Biologie, den Schäden, dem Management und ähnlichen Aspekten des Roten Kürbiskäfers. Der Rote Kürbiskäfer (Aulacophora foveicollis Lucas) ist ein zerstörerischer Schädling von Kürbisgewächsen. Der Käfer ist für hohe Ernteverluste verantwortlich, die je nach Erntestadium und Sorte zwischen 35 und 75 % liegen können. Dieses Buch vermittelt neue Erfahrungen, da es sich um ein umfassendes Werk handelt, das es bisher noch nicht gab.

Le contenu du présent ouvrage se concentre sur la biologie, les dégâts, la gestion et les aspects similaires du coléoptère rouge du potiron. Le coléoptère rouge du potiron (Aulacophora foveicollis Lucas) est un ravageur des légumes cucurbitacés. Le coléoptère est responsable de lourdes pertes de récoltes qui peuvent aller de 35 à 75% selon le stade de la culture et les variétés. Ce livre est un partage d'expérience inédit car il s'agit d'un travail complet qui n'a pas été fait auparavant.