Global Plant Genetic Resources for Insect-Resistant Crops

Stephen L. Clement, Sharron S. Quisenberry (Montana State University), Sharron S. Quisenberry (Montana State University) , E. A. Heinrichs (University of Nebraska University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska, USA University of Mebraska University of Nebraska, Lincoln, USA)

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CRC Press Inc
13 July 1998

Plant reproduction & propagation; Plant pathology & diseases; Agronomy & crop production; Pest control

This book explores plant biodiversity, its preservation, and its use to develop crops resistant to pests, thereby reducing world-wide use of chemical pesticides. From the foreward by -Masa Iwanaga, Deputy Director General (Programme), International Plant Genetic Resources Institute, Rome, Italy: ""...it is essential that the problem of food security be recognized as a challenge facing all of humanity, and that concerted global efforts in agricultural research be intensified...exciting successful examples of effective use of genetic diversity for the development of insect-resistant crops abound. This book provides many such examples, from which we can learn valuable lessons for the effective use of conserved germplasm. The widely applicable lesson is that close, effective, and long-term collaboration is required among different players, including germplasm curators, plant breeders, molecular biologists, entomologists, ecologists, and social scientists.""

By: Stephen L. Clement, Sharron S. Quisenberry (Montana State University), Sharron S. Quisenberry (Montana State University)
Contributions by: E. A. Heinrichs (University of Nebraska University of Nebraska Lincoln Nebraska USA University of Mebraska University of Nebraska Lincoln USA), Frank M. Davis
Imprint: CRC Press Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 22mm
Weight: 430g
ISBN: 9780849326950
ISBN 10: 0849326958
Pages: 320
Publication Date: 13 July 1998
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Further / Higher Education , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Stephen L. Clement

Reviews for Global Plant Genetic Resources for Insect-Resistant Crops

"""This is a well presented reference book…The editors have done a marvelous job of selecting the right crops for the discussions in this book…The foreword by Masa Iwanaga is an excellent essay on the economics of stress damage."" --Plant Science "". . . it is essential that the problem of food security be recognized as a challenge facing all of humanity, and that concerted global efforts in agricultural research be intensified. . . . exciting successful examples of effective use of genetic diversity for the development of insect-resistant crops abound. This book provides many such examples, from which we can learn valuable lessons for the effective use of conserved germplasm. The widely applicable lesson is that close, effective, and long-term collaboration is required among different players, including germplasm curators, plant breeders, molecular biologists, entomologists, ecologists, and social scientists."" -Masa Iwanaga, Deputy Director General (Programme), International Plant Genetic Resources Institute, Rome, Italy, in the Foreword to this book"