Springer Cereals: 3 (Handbook of Plant Breeding, 3) Book

Improve your understanding of agricultural science with Cereals: 3, part of the Handbook of Plant Breeding series from Springer. This volume focuses on increasing the use of genetic resources and raising awareness regarding the value of plant breeding and biotechnology. By exploring these fields, the text argues for more sustainable crop production and long-term food security. This book brings together a panel of international experts to summarize current progress in the breeding of cereal crops. Readers will find detailed information on genetic backgrounds, germplasm, and molecular resources. The content covers major breeding achievements and outlines current breeding goals for most major cereal crops. It serves as a comprehensive resource for those studying botany, plant sciences, and biotechnology to better understand the state of modern cereal crop development.