Insect Resistant Maize

Insect Resistant Maize

Author:

Publisher: CIMMYT

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 316

ISBN-13: 9789686923797

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Mechanisms and bases of resistance; The genetics of resistance; Biotechnological manipulation of resistance; Advances in techniques, rearing, rating bioassays, mechanism detection; Resistance verification and utilization; Country reports.


Molecular Host Plant Resistance to Pests

Molecular Host Plant Resistance to Pests

Author: S. Sadasivam

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2003-07-15

Total Pages: 457

ISBN-13: 0824756169

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Sadasivam and Thayumanavan (both of the Center for Plant Molecular Biology, Tamil Nadu Agricultural U., India) catalogue known information regarding plant-borne chemicals that seem to be associated with pest resistance. They cover chemical structures, biosynthesis, bioactivity, mechanism of action.


Plant Resistance to Insects

Plant Resistance to Insects

Author: C. Michael Smith

Publisher: Wiley-Interscience

Published: 1989-10-02

Total Pages: 308

ISBN-13:

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What is plant resistance to insects? How is plant resistance to insects obtained? How can plant resistance to insects be utilized?


Soybean

Soybean

Author: Hany El-Shemy

Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand

Published: 2011-11-02

Total Pages: 502

ISBN-13: 9533075341

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Worldwide, soybean seed proteins represent a major source of amino acids for human and animal nutrition. Soybean seeds are an important and economical source of protein in the diet of many developed and developing countries. Soy is a complete protein and soyfoods are rich in vitamins and minerals.Soybean protein provides all the essential amino acids in the amounts needed for human health. Recent research suggests that soy may also lower risk of prostate, colon and breast cancers as well as osteoporosis and other bone health problems and alleviate hot flashes associated with menopause. This volume is expected to be useful for student, researchers and public who are interested in soybean.