Mutation breeding in oil palm : a manual /

This manual provides an introduction to mutation breeding and practical protocols on mutation induction and mutant selection in oil palm (Elaeis guineensis). Topics covered include the brief history of plant mutation breeding; health and safety considerations and guidelines in mutation induction; ra...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Nur, Fazrin (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Boston, MA : CABI, [2018]
Series:Techniques in plantation science series ; 4.
Subjects:
Oil palm > Mutation breeding.
Plant mutation breeding.
Palmier à huile > Mutation induite.
Mutation induite chez les plantes.
Guidelines.
Handbooks.
History.
Induced mutations.
Irradiation.
Mutants.
Occupational health.
Oil palms.
Oilseed plants.
Plant breeding.
Plant breeding methods.
Safety.
Selection.
Services.
Plant mutation breeding
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction to oil palm mutation breeding
  • Health and safety considerations and guidelines
  • Radio-sensitivity testing
  • Options for mutation breeding in oil palm
  • Protocol for developing mutant generations for mutant screening
  • Services in irradiation treatments.

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