Plant Breeding Reviews, Volume 43

Plant Breeding Reviews, Volume 43

Author: Irwin Goldman

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2019-10-07

Total Pages: 402

ISBN-13: 1119616751

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Contents 1. Maria Isabel Andrade: Sweetpotato Breeder, Technology Transfer Specialist, and Advocate 1 2. Development of Cold Climate Grapes in the Upper Midwestern U.S.: The Pioneering Work of Elmer Swenson 31 3. Candidate Genes to Extend Fleshy Fruit Shelf Life 61 4. Breeding Naked Barley for Food, Feed, and Malt 95 5. The Foundations, Continuing Evolution, and Outcomes from the Application of Intellectual Property Protection in Plant Breeding and Agriculture 121 6. The Use of Endosperm Genes for Sweet Corn Improvement: A review of developments in endosperm genes in sweet corn since the seminal publication in Plant Breeding Reviews, Volume 1, by Charles Boyer and Jack Shannon (1984) 215 7. Gender and Farmer Preferences for Varietal Traits: Evidence and Issues for Crop Improvement 243 8. Domestication, Genetics, and Genomics of the American Cranberry 279 9. Images and Descriptions of Cucurbita maxima in Western Europe in the Sixteenth and Seventeenth Centuries 317


Growing Fruit in Northern Gardens

Growing Fruit in Northern Gardens

Author: Sara Williams

Publisher: Coteau Books

Published: 2017-11-15

Total Pages: 321

ISBN-13: 1550509144

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A comprehensive full-colour handbook for growing fruit in cold climates that is aimed at the home gardener. Includes a detailed map and reference guide to zones, hardiness, planting time, and best practices to ensure growth and survival. From pincherries to haskaps, tree fruits to vine fruits, and everything in between, renowned horticulturalist Dr. Bob Bors and master gardener Sara Williams delve into the science of growing and maintaining fruit plants for northern gardeners. Each specific fruit plant is given its own chapter in this beautifully designed reference guide, complete with charts and colour photographs, outlining and describing the plant and its history, planting, care, and any problems (such as insects and disease) that are typically associated with growing it. Gardeners will be able to decide which plants would work best in their own gardens, and harvest the fruits of their success.


Wineries of Wisconsin and Minnesota

Wineries of Wisconsin and Minnesota

Author: Patricia Monaghan

Publisher: Minnesota Historical Society

Published: 2008-10-14

Total Pages: 216

ISBN-13: 0873517083

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A detailed guide to fifty-five wineries in Wisconsin and Minnesota, including tours of thirteen wine trails and delightful sidebars packed with food pairings, tips, and local lore.


Grapevine Breeding Programs for the Wine Industry

Grapevine Breeding Programs for the Wine Industry

Author: Andrew G. Reynolds

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2015-04-20

Total Pages: 467

ISBN-13: 1782420800

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Grapevine Breeding Programs for the Wine Industry: Traditional and Molecular Techniques summarizes recent trends in grapevine breeding, both in terms of research and practical programs. The first group of chapters covers the challenges faced by breeders and existing and emerging techniques used to combat them. Two further groups of chapters focus on grapevine breeding programs in different wine-producing countries around the world. With authoritative contributions from experts across the world's winemaking regions, this book will be an essential reference for all those involved in viticulture and oeneology wanting to explore new methods, understand different approaches and refine existing practices. - Covers challenges faced by breeders - Highlights grapevine breeding programs in different wine-producing countries - Contributions from experts across the world's winemaking regions


Taming the Wild Grape

Taming the Wild Grape

Author: Jean Gerrath

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2015-11-27

Total Pages: 200

ISBN-13: 3319243527

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This book places grapes in the context of their family, the Vitaceae. It begins by focusing on the relationship of the family to other angiosperms and the interrelationships and characteristics of its genera. Two chapters emphasize the structure and development of its major vegetative and reproductive characteristics. Keys and illustrated descriptions for 19 North American species including 10 Vitis are provided. The three chapters on Vitis begin with a brief history of grape growing, with emphasis on North America. There is an illustrated life history of grape, following the two-year cycle from bud initiation to fruit maturity. The final chapter discusses the history of grapevine identification in North America, concluding with descriptions and illustrations of 30 important North American cold climate cultivars. The book is a general resource for understanding the growth, development, life history, and identification of grapes and the Vitaceae.


From Biological Control to Invasion: the Ladybird Harmonia axyridis as a Model Species

From Biological Control to Invasion: the Ladybird Harmonia axyridis as a Model Species

Author: Helen E. Roy

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2008-01-26

Total Pages: 286

ISBN-13: 1402069391

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Harmonia axyridis has been described as the “most invasive ladybird on Earth”. It has a long history of use as a classical biological control agent in the USA and more recently in Europe. This beetle has been effective at controlling pest insects in a variety of crop systems but it poses unacceptable risks by impacting on non-target species as both an intraguild predator and competitor. Written by renowned scientists, this book is a synthesis of recent research on H. axyridis and provides informative insights into current perspectives and future directions. Biological control is an essential component of sustainable agriculture but the distinction between a successful biological control agent and an invasive species can be narrow. We hope that lessons can be learnt from H. axyridis.


The Way to Make Wine

The Way to Make Wine

Author: Sheridan Warrick

Publisher: Univ of California Press

Published: 2010-04-01

Total Pages: 273

ISBN-13: 0520946340

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Geared to everyday wine lovers who want to drink well, save money, and impress their friends, this book reveals everything needed to make delicious wines-both reds and whites-from start to finish. A new preface on the new trend and options in home winemaking update this edition.


Climate Change and Environmental Concerns: Breakthroughs in Research and Practice

Climate Change and Environmental Concerns: Breakthroughs in Research and Practice

Author: Management Association, Information Resources

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2018-04-06

Total Pages: 713

ISBN-13: 1522554882

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The existence of the human race has created inevitable effects on our surrounding environment. To prevent further harm to the world’s ecosystems, it becomes imperative to assess mankind’s impact on and create sustainability initiatives to maintain the world’s ecosystems. Climate Change and Environmental Concerns: Breakthroughs in Research and Practice is a comprehensive reference source for the latest scholarly material on the environmental effects of climate change on human health, and the mitigation of climate change on both a local and global level. Highlighting a range of pertinent topics, such as sustainable land use, greenhouse gas effects, and environmental education, this publication is ideally designed for policy makers, professionals, government officials, upper-level students, and academics interested in emerging research on climate change.


The Grape Grower

The Grape Grower

Author: Lon Rombough

Publisher: Chelsea Green Publishing

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 313

ISBN-13: 1890132829

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Shows grape growers how to incorporate organic methods.