Induced mutation in tropical fruit trees.
- 161 pages : ill. ; 30 cm.
- IAEA-TECHDOC, 1615 1011-4289 ; .
- IAEA-TECDOC ; 1615. .
Includes bibliographical references.
In vitro induced mutation techniques applied to improve some major tropical fruit trees -- Improvement of exotic tropical fruit trees through radiation induced-mutation. -- "Technology packages" for crop improvement using mutation induction and biotechnology.
This publication is based on a FAO/IAEA coordinated research program (CRP) and provides insight into the application of induced mutation and in vitro techniques for the improvement of well known fruit trees, such as citrus, mango, avocado and papaya as well as more exotic fruit trees, such as litchi, annona, jujube, carambola, pitanga and jaboticaba. The latter are of particular importance due to their adaptation to harsh environments and their high potential as basic food and micronutrient providers for populations in the poorer and remote regions. The findings of the CRP show that application of radiation induced mutation techniques in tropical and subtropical fruit trees can contribute to improving nutritional balance, food security and to enhancing the economic status of growers in member states.--Publisher's description.
9789201027092 9201027095
B-30609
Plant mutation.
Plants, Cultivated--Genetics.
SB354.47 / .I52 2009
Includes bibliographical references.
In vitro induced mutation techniques applied to improve some major tropical fruit trees -- Improvement of exotic tropical fruit trees through radiation induced-mutation. -- "Technology packages" for crop improvement using mutation induction and biotechnology.
This publication is based on a FAO/IAEA coordinated research program (CRP) and provides insight into the application of induced mutation and in vitro techniques for the improvement of well known fruit trees, such as citrus, mango, avocado and papaya as well as more exotic fruit trees, such as litchi, annona, jujube, carambola, pitanga and jaboticaba. The latter are of particular importance due to their adaptation to harsh environments and their high potential as basic food and micronutrient providers for populations in the poorer and remote regions. The findings of the CRP show that application of radiation induced mutation techniques in tropical and subtropical fruit trees can contribute to improving nutritional balance, food security and to enhancing the economic status of growers in member states.--Publisher's description.
9789201027092 9201027095
B-30609
Plant mutation.
Plants, Cultivated--Genetics.
SB354.47 / .I52 2009