Breeding Crops With Resistance To Diseases & Pests (Pb) Paperback

Breeding Crops with Resistance to Diseases and Pests' is the latest textbook specifically designed for Plant Science students focusing on this crucial area. The book starts by explaining the fundamental interactions between plants and pathogens, as well as the defense mechanisms plants employ. It provides the necessary scientific context for breeders to make informed decisions in planning and executing their breeding programs. A significant portion of the book explores the various options available to plant breeders, such as choosing a breeding strategy, determining which traits to assess, and deciding whether to use mixtures of pathogen races or test them individually. Professionals in Plant Breeding will also find this book a valuable practical guide for breeding disease-resistant crops. Anyone interested in plant defense mechanisms and improving resistance in modern crop varieties will find this book engaging. To make the content more lively and illustrative, the book includes background information, interesting examples, exceptions to rules, real-world applications, and suggestions for further reading. This supplementary material is clearly differentiated from the main text through distinct typography, making it easy to identify the core information and the supporting examples. Most sections conclude with exercises to help students evaluate their comprehension of the presented material.