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Fundamentals Of Plant-Breeding (1914)

Fundamentals Of Plant-Breeding (1914)

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ISBN10: 1164782703
ISBN13: 9781164782704
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 366
Weight: 1.55
Height: 0.94 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Fundamentals Of Plant-Breeding is a comprehensive book written by John Merle Coulter and first published in 1914. The book provides a detailed and in-depth look at the principles and practices of plant breeding, covering topics such as the history of plant breeding, the principles of heredity, the selection of breeding material, and the methods of breeding.Coulter's book is considered a classic in the field of plant breeding and is still widely used today as a reference for plant breeders and researchers. The author's clear and concise writing style makes the book accessible to both professionals and students in the field of plant science.The book begins by tracing the history of plant breeding, from early agricultural practices to the modern techniques used in plant breeding today. Coulter then goes on to discuss the principles of heredity, including the laws of inheritance and the role of genetics in plant breeding.The selection of breeding material is also covered in detail, with Coulter providing guidance on how to choose the best plants for breeding based on their characteristics and traits. He also discusses the various methods of breeding, including crossbreeding, selection, and hybridization.Throughout the book, Coulter provides numerous examples and case studies of successful plant breeding programs, as well as practical advice on how to conduct plant breeding experiments and analyze the results.Overall, Fundamentals Of Plant-Breeding is an essential resource for anyone interested in the science of plant breeding, providing a comprehensive overview of the principles and practices of this important field.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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