Despite its widespread distribution and use, little work has been done on characterization, evaluation and description of breadfruit germplasm. This publication describes the genetic resources of breadfruit and provides an in-depth look at the current status of breadfruit conservation and the ext...
Ragone, D.
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Leibniz Institute of Plant Genetics and Crop Plant Research
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[Breadfruit, Artocarpus altilis (Parkinson) Fosberg]
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Breadfruit, Artocarpus altilis (Parkinson) Fosberg
The black nightshades (Solanum nigrum and related species in sect. Solanum) are worldwide weeds of arable land, gardens, rubbish tips, soils rich in nitrogen, in moderately light and warm situations which occur from sea to montane levels. They are, however, also widely used as leafy herbs and veg...
Edmonds, J.M.
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Chweya, J.A.
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Leibniz Institute of Plant Genetics and Crop Plant Research
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[Black nightshades, Solanum nigrum L. and related species]
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Black nightshades, Solanum nigrum L. and related species
Following a general account of the crop, including importance and distribution, physiology, diseases, genetics and breeding, and the need for unconventional breeding methods, information is reviewed on in vitro methods, including the composition of culture media, establishment of callus culture, ...
For P. erosus, P. ahipa and P. tuberosus, descriptions are given of the taxonomy, botany, morphology, ecology, reproductive biology, agronomy, N fixation, chemical composition, nutritive value, uses, origin of the cultivated species (with descriptions of the wild species P. ferrugineus and P. pan...
At least 25 species of root and tuber crops from 16 genera and 15 families are native to South America. Apart from the 7 species of potato (Solanum spp.), there are nine lesser known species native to the Andes that are grown for their edible underground organs and are traditionally, but not excl...
Hermann, M.
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Heller, J.
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Leibniz Institute of Plant Genetics and Crop Plant Research
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International Plant Genetic Resources Institute
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[Andean roots and tubers: Ahipa, arracacha, maca and yacon]
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Andean roots and tubers: Ahipa, arracacha, maca and yacon
The grass pea (Lathyrus sativus) has over the past decade received increased interest as a plant that is adapted to arid conditions and contains high levels of protein. This monograph describes the genetic resources of grass pea and reviews various aspects of its taxonomy, botany, origin and cent...
Campbell, C.G.
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Leibniz Institute of Plant Genetics and Crop Plant Research
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International Plant Genetic Resources Institute
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[Grass pea, Lathyrus sativus L.]
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Grass pea, Lathyrus sativus L.
The carob tree has been grown since antiquity in most countries of the Mediterranean region, and has spread in recent times to parts of the world with a Mediterranean climate such as California, Arizona, Mexico, Chile, Argentina, Australia, South Africa and India. This monograph describes the gen...
Battle, I.
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Tous, J.
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Leibniz Institute of Plant Genetics and Crop Plant Research
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[Carob tree Ceratonia siliqua L.]
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Carob tree Ceratonia siliqua L.
A large part of this book describes the genetic resources and variation of coriander and there is also information on uses, composition and crop production. Chapters cover the following topics: taxonomy and names of the species; brief description of the crop; origin of the species and centres of ...
Diederichsen, A.
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Leibniz Institute of Plant Genetics and Crop Plant Research
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International Plant Genetic Resources Institute
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[Coriander, Coriandrum sativum L.]
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Coriander, Coriandrum sativum L.
The cultivation of quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa) in the Americas is widespread and well researched. It is less well known that Chenopodium was a common component of farming systems in the hilly and mountainous regions of Asia, particularly the Himalayas, the Hangduan mountains and the chain of upla...
Partap, T.
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Joshi, B.D.
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Galwey, Nicholas W.
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Leibniz Institute of Plant Genetics and Crop Plant Research
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International Plant Genetic Resources Institute
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[Chenopods, Chenopodium spp.]
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Chenopods, Chenopodium spp.
Tef is an important, traditional cereal crop in Ethiopia that grows well under various stress conditions and is extensively used in Ethiopia but is little known elsewhere. This book considers the conservation and genetic resources of tef, and reviews various aspects of its taxonomy, origins and c...