Plant Genetic Conservation

by Nigel Maxted

Book Overview

Plant diversity sustains all animal life, and the genetic diversity within plants underpins global food security. This text provides a practical and theoretical introduction to the strategies and actions to adopt for conserving plant genetic variation, as well as explaining how humans can exploit this diversity for sustainable development. Notably readable, it initially offers current knowledge on the characterization and evaluation of plant genetic...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521806569
• ISBN13: 9780521806565
• Release Date: October 2020
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 578 Pages
• Weight: 3.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 7.7" x 9.8"