24. Special topic: Domestication
... • Now, hybridization, polyploidization, transgenics... Alternative perspective: the plants are using us! ...
... • Now, hybridization, polyploidization, transgenics... Alternative perspective: the plants are using us! ...
The Role of Crop Diversity in Transitioning to a
... binding global agreement to combat climate change through both adaptation and mitigation, and promote the transition towards more resilient, low-carbon societies and economies. Agriculture and food security are major issues in this regard. Breeding better adapted and more efficient crops are key to ...
... binding global agreement to combat climate change through both adaptation and mitigation, and promote the transition towards more resilient, low-carbon societies and economies. Agriculture and food security are major issues in this regard. Breeding better adapted and more efficient crops are key to ...
Domestication of Plants in the Americas: Insights
... Helianthus annuus (sunflower) were also domesticated for their oil-rich seeds. The first sign of domestication in all three is the appearance of large seeds or fruits, outside the range of modern wild forms (Smith, 2006). Cucurbita pepo and sunflower are still important crops, but marshelder had dis ...
... Helianthus annuus (sunflower) were also domesticated for their oil-rich seeds. The first sign of domestication in all three is the appearance of large seeds or fruits, outside the range of modern wild forms (Smith, 2006). Cucurbita pepo and sunflower are still important crops, but marshelder had dis ...
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... Such is the aim of this book which, beginning with an analysis of the characteristics of these plants, attempts to identify possible areas of research and development in order to facilitate, where possible, their reintroduction in regions to which they had become so well adapted over the centuries. ...
... Such is the aim of this book which, beginning with an analysis of the characteristics of these plants, attempts to identify possible areas of research and development in order to facilitate, where possible, their reintroduction in regions to which they had become so well adapted over the centuries. ...
The Biology of Hordeum vulgare L. (barley)
... barley comes from more southern areas, such as South Australia and Victoria, due to climatic conditions (Sims 1990). Human Food Traditionally, barley was one of the dominant food grains, but has been surpassed by rice and wheat in many countries. Barley is still an important food grain in several re ...
... barley comes from more southern areas, such as South Australia and Victoria, due to climatic conditions (Sims 1990). Human Food Traditionally, barley was one of the dominant food grains, but has been surpassed by rice and wheat in many countries. Barley is still an important food grain in several re ...
