Download or Read online The Beans and the Peas full in PDF, ePub and kindle. this book written by Aditya Pratap and published by Woodhead Publishing which was released on 22 November 2020 with total page 362 pages. We cannot guarantee that The Beans and the Peas book is available in the library, click Get Book button and read full online book in your kindle, tablet, IPAD, PC or mobile whenever and wherever You Like. The Beans and the Peas: From Orphan to Mainstream Crops presents a comprehensive literature resource on the most important food legume crops previously known as "orphans," but which are increasingly becoming mainstream as their production opportunities have been improved through genetic improvement and biotechnology, and their role as an important nutrient source gains urgency. This book focuses on 12 important food legumes and discusses all relevant aspects on their economic importance, crop statistics, botany, and their general description. It also provides exhaustive information on plant genetic resources and their use, genetic improvement, resistance to biotic and abiotic stresses, improved varieties, agronomy, seed system, and use of information and communication tools in each individual food legume. Development of innovative biotechnological tools, genetic transformation, and the genome sequencing information has also been covered in each chapter providing the readers with state-of-the-art information on pulses. All chapters have been supported by relevant figures, illustrations, and tables, which make the contents accessible and easy to understand. Each of the chapters has been authored by globally known scientists/researchers presenting up-to-date information on various aspects of food legumes. This book provides a current and comprehensive treatise to the readers and will be tremendously helpful in furthering their academic and research pursuits. • Provides a single-volume resource on the most important food legumes having a prominent role in food and nutritional security • Written by experts with a focus on providing foundational information for further research and development • Presents both theoretical aspects and application-based case studies • Supported by relevant figures, illustrations, and tables
The Beans and the Peas
- Author : Aditya Pratap
- Publisher : Woodhead Publishing
- Pages : 362 pages
- ISBN : 0128214449
- Release : 22 November 2020
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