Toxicants of Plant Origin
Toxicants of Plant Origin

Author: Peter R. Cheeke

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 1989-08-31

Total Pages: 350

ISBN-13: 9780849369902

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This comprehensive treatise offers an in-depth discussion of natural toxicants in plants, emphasizing their effects as defenses against herbivory. Coevolution of plants and her-bivores are covered with a detailed treatment of toxicant metabolism and systemic effects in mammalian tissues. Con-sideration of the economic importance of plant toxins, modi-fication by plant breeding, management of toxico-sis, and toxicant problems in various geographic areas are in-cluded. Each volume offers an extensive description of chemistry, biosynthesis, analysis, distribution in plants, metabolism in mam-mals and insects, and practical problems in humans and livestock.

Genetic Resources, Chromosome Engineering, and Crop Improvement
Genetic Resources, Chromosome Engineering, and Crop Improvement

Author: Ram J. Singh

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2005-03-16

Total Pages: 392

ISBN-13: 0203489284

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The first book in this new series discusses grain legumes, which rank only second to cereals in supplying calories and protein to the world's population. With each chapter written by an internationally renowned scientist, the book reviews the role of alien germplasm for the domestication of each major legume crop. Discussion for each crop covers or

Lupins
Lupins

Author: Boguslav S. Kurlovich

Publisher: Bogouslav Kourlovitch

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 486

ISBN-13: 9785867410346

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Theoretical basis of our researshes (researches); The review of the Genus Lupinus L.; Classifcation of lupins; Eco-geographic classificatiob of Lupins (L. Albus L., L. angustifolius L. end L. luteus L.); Biological features; Anatomic structure; Biology of flowering, embryological and caryological peculiarities; Biochemical composition; Nitrogen fixation; Diseases and pests; Genetic of lupins; Lupin breeding; Production of seed; Agronomy and farming system.

Breeding of Neglected and Under-Utilized Crops, Spices, and Herbs
Breeding of Neglected and Under-Utilized Crops, Spices, and Herbs

Author: Sergio Ochatt

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2007-01-06

Total Pages: 466

ISBN-13: 148228054X

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This book includes 20 different chapters, where the authors have addressed various aspects of the cultivation, taxonomy, socio-economic importance and breeding and development as applied to neglected and underutilized crops. The first chapter deals with the more general aspects of the cultivation and propagation of these crops, thirteen chapters co