The Genetic Diversity of Cacao and Its Utilization

The Genetic Diversity of Cacao and Its Utilization

Author: B. G. D. Bartley

Publisher: CABI

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 418

ISBN-13: 9781845930240

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The cacao (Theobroma cacao) plant is an important Neo-Tropical species whose natural habitat is the Amazon basin. Over the last 30 years there has been a considerable geographical expansion in the availability of cacao genetic resources. As a result the plant has a rich genetic diversity that exists at two levels: that of the primitive populations in the area of original distribution of the species, and that of the derived cultivated populations. This book provides a comprehensive review of our current knowledge of the diversity of the species. It starts by examining the diversity and inheritance of the characteristics of primitive populations in the Amazonian and Caribbean regions. It then looks at the evolution of diversity within cultivated populations first in South America and around the Caribbean, and then beyond the Americas. The book describes the inter-relationships between populations based on morphological and molecular markers. It also examines the conservation of genetic resources and how these genetic resources can be utilized to produce new cultivars.


Eyes for the Allies: A Novel of World War II Espionage in Eastern France

Eyes for the Allies: A Novel of World War II Espionage in Eastern France

Author: Chris Santner

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2019-07-11

Total Pages: 400

ISBN-13: 1684702143

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Set in the rural French farmland and forest west of Verdun, this World War II story is filled with intrigue, action, and romance. Alphonse DeBoy and his three grandchildren--Aur�lie, Josette, and Luc--have been supplying food to their American visitor, Maj. Mark Dornier, for close to a year from their farm just outside Les Petites Islettes east of Verdun. Dornier parachuted into the For�t Domaniale de Lachalade in October 1943, and he's been living at a World War I French artillery camp. He's waiting for a second British officer, Lt. Alex Ryder, to join him. Ryder is in love with a secretary, Polly Berson, who is really a captain in the SOE. She also happens to be the cousin of Aur�lie, Josette and Luc. To complicate things further, Josette and Aur�lie develop feelings for Dornier. As Dornier gathers information on German defensive positions, the Nazis have developed several weapons to slow down the Allies when they invade, leaving it to the SOE and its operatives to gather intelligence on the weapons.


CRC Handbook of Plant Science in Agriculture

CRC Handbook of Plant Science in Agriculture

Author: A. A. Hanson

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2019-07-18

Total Pages: 285

ISBN-13: 1000694011

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First published in 1987, this two-volume set is an exhaustive compilation of the most recent data on economically important crops. Volume I presents information on genetics, botany and growth of crop plants, while Volume II covers the production of Crops and their utilization.


Journal of the Franklin Institute

Journal of the Franklin Institute

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 1921

Total Pages: 854

ISBN-13:

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Vols. 1-69 include more or less complete patent reports of the U. S. Patent Office for years 1825-1859. cf. Index to v. 1-120 of the Journal, p. [415]


Journal of the Franklin Institute

Journal of the Franklin Institute

Author: Franklin Institute (Philadelphia, Pa.)

Publisher:

Published: 1921

Total Pages: 878

ISBN-13:

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Vols. 1-69 include more or less complete patent reports of the U. S. Patent Office for years 1825-59.