Genes, Crops and the Environment
Editorial Reviews
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' ... a concise, well-written introduction to the preservation and utilisation of crop genetic diversity.' Jeffrey Bennetzen, Trends in Genetics
' ... more than any other book of this size (small) and accessibility (considerable), it does an excellent job of placing plant genetic conservation in the wider context of crop domestication and improvement.' Bookshelf
' ... readers of this book,whether they be professional scientists or interested laypeople, will finish it with a solid grasp of the issues facing those who seek to conserve genetic diversity among crop plants and with an appreciation for the complexities involved.' Trends in Ecology and Evolution
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"Holden and colleagues trace the evolution of major crop plants, their migration from centers of origin, and their subsequent adaptation through plant breeding to a wider variety of environmental areas....The authors consider the need for worldwide collaboration and conservation of genetic materials, outline gaps in the science, and suggest urgently needed research....interesting book for the general public, undergraduates, graduates, and policymakers in the agricultural, biological, and environmental sciences." H.W. Ockerman, Choice
"...easy to read, has enough references to guide and promote further reading...I think the readers of JNRLSE will find it useful and enjoyable." Eric E. Roos, Journal of Natural Resources and Life Science Education
"This book will be very useful not only to the interested laypersons and policymakers, but also to those concerned with the conservation, use and management of plant genetic resources." R. K. Arora, Quarterly Review of Biology
Genes, Crops and the Environment
Genes, Crops and the Environment,John Holden,James Peacock,Trevor Williams,Cambridge University Press,0521437377,Agriculture - General,Crops,Environmental Science,Environmental Studies,Germplasm resources,Germplasm resources, Plant,Science/Mathematics,Technology,Crops--Germplasm resources,Genetics (non-medical),Plant physiology,Science / Genetics
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